IPL: Punjab Kings XI beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets

Punjab Kings XI beat Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets and moved into the playoff places in the Indian Premier League for the first time.

Punjab Kings XI had lost five games before the current winning streak.

They have beaten table toppers Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals to force their way into contention.

Mandeep Singh led Monday’s Punjab victorious onslaught as they reached 150-2 with seven balls to spare.

The defeat was a double blow for Kolkata who lost fourth place on run rate to Punjab.

Both teams have 12 points from 12 games with two to go.