Eight-wicket win for Kings XI Punjab, Valthaty powers

On Saturday, Paul Valthaty starred with both bat and ball to lead Kings XI Punjab to a thumping eight-wicket win over Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad.

after captain Kumar Sangakkara and Shikhar Dhawan had grabbed the initiative with their 75-run stand, Valthaty’s figures of 4-29 helped restrict Chargers to 165-8.

Valthaty’s impressive form then continued with the bat as he smashed eight fours and five sixes for his 75 off 47 balls and combined for 136 runs with skipper Adam Gilchrist, who scored 61 off 46 balls, to secure the win.

Deccan were lifted by Sangakkara and Dhawan as the duo gave Chargers a solid foundation after losing Sunny Sohal for seven.