Kohli (67) in the company of AB de Villiers (59 not out) scripted a superb run chase, sharing an 85-run stand to lay the foundation.
The likes of Andre Russell, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer and Alzarri Joseph will not be playing in the May 5-17 tournament where the two other teams are hosts Ireland and Bangladesh.
While Kohli and AB de Villiers have shown glimpses of their brilliance, the team's dependence on the pair and pathetic bowling displays have let them down.
Chris Gayle "twisted his back" during the three-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians yesterday.
It is the Caribbean Islands whose cricketers have left an indelible imprint like no other on the league.
Pollard’s pyrotechnics stole the thunder from Kings XI openers KL Rahul who had carried his bat through with an unbeaten 100 in 64 balls
Pollard’s pyrotechnics stole the thunder from Kings XI openers KL Rahul who had carried his bat through with an unbeaten 100 in 64 balls
KL Rahul finally got to score his maiden IPL century as he led Kings XI Punjab to post a competitive total of 197/8 in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians in Wankhede.
Rahul (71*) and Agarwal (55) stitched 114 runs off 84 balls for the second wicket to take Kings XI close to the target.
It looked like Chahar had lost the plot and was scared of the responsibility of bowling in the death with the batsmen in full flow.
From smashing blistering fours to astonishing maximums, Kings XI Punjab physio reveals one of the secrets behind Gayle still managing to maintain his fitness.
Chris Gayle, who has been in good form, had missed Kings XI's last match against Delhi Capitals, which Punjab won thanks to Sam Curran's four wickets, which also included a hat-trick.
The talented Rahul was unbeaten on 71 off 57 balls with KXIP reaching the 177-run target in only 18.4 overs.
The 'Universe Boss' struck his 300th six in Match 9 of the Indian Premier League clash between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians in Mohali and leads the sixes charts by a massive margin.
Russell smashed his way to a 17-ball 48 to help set the game for KKR against Kings XI Punjab at the Eden Gardens.
With a debate raging over the runout, it remains to be seen how Ashwin and Co. start afresh in what will be their first away match of the season.
Chris Gayle announced that the youngsters in the team have his back and they want to win the IPL for the Universe Boss.
Kallis' statement came after Russell played an explosive 19-ball 49-run unbeaten knock to help KKR chase down Sunrisers Hyderabad's 182-run target with six wickets in hand.
While the Chris Gayle factor is worrying Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab is banking on the Caribbean's experience.
Mike Hesson recently called him the "young Chris Gayle" and expectations are high but Nicholas Pooran is not feeling the pressure.
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