Kings XI v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2014, Mohali
Simmons ton powers Mumbai to easy win
Kings XI Punjab got off to a quick start, after being put in. Virender Sehwag struck two sixes but was run-out in bizarre fashion. •BCCI
Marsh and Manan Vohra put on a 64-run partnership, as runs started to flow.•BCCI
George Bailey played a cameo at the end, he struck two fours and two sixes, which helped Kings XI recovered to an extent. They posted a respectable 156. •BCCI
The wicket did not stop Simmons as he continued to keep the runs coming, reaching his half-century off 27 balls•BCCI
Shaun Marsh playing his first match of the season, began his innings with some enterprising shots, striking a 17-ball 30 in the process. •BCCI
Marsh was caught by Pollard in the 10th over, and then Shreyas Gopal picked up two wickets in one over, to even the contest out.•BCCI
Lendl Simmons got the chase off to a flying start. 62 runs were scored in the Powerplay, out of which Michael Hussey contributed five. •BCCI
Simmons was in sublime touch, and eventually smashed the first century of this season, off 61 balls, to help Mumbai cryuse to a seven-wicket win, and keep their hopes of reaching the playoffs alive•BCCI
Mumbai Indians bowled some economical overs and picked up wickets at regular intervals, as Kings XI were reduced to 107 for 5 at the end of the 15th over. •BCCI
Akshar Patel got rid of Hussey for 6 in the 7th over, which provided an opportunity for Kings XI•BCCI