Sent into bat, Kings XI Punjab were restricted to 138/8 by KKR, who chased down the target of 139 with nearly three overs to spare at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium.
Brief scores:
Kings XI Punjab: 138/8 in 20 overs (Shaun Marsh 56 not out; Sunil Narine 2/22, Morne Morkel 2/27)
Kolkata Knight Riders: 141/4 in 17.1 overs (Robin Uthappa 53, Gautam Gambhir 34; Pradeep Sahu 2/18).