Harbhajan Singh's lusty hitting went in vain, as Kings XI Punjab defeated Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League encounter here on Sunday.
Replying to a challenging 177/5 posted by Kings XI, the hosts finished at 159/7 at the Wankhede stadium.
Harbajan Singh (64; 24b, 5x4, 6x6) top scored for the losers. Anurit Singh, Mitchell Johnson and Axar Patel got two wickets each for the Kings.
Earlier, Kings XI rode on a good start to post an imposing 177/5.
Punjab skipper Bailey played a captain's knock of 61 from 32 balls with four boundaries and three sixes.
Harbhajan and fast bowler Lasith Malinga took two wickets apiece.
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