Maxwell scored 65 runs to take Kings XI Punjab to 188/7 against Gujarat Lions.
KXIP batsman Hashim Amla (Photo: AFP)
Hashim Amla, who scored his maiden IPL century in his last match, continued consistent batting display on Monday as he scored 65 runs to take Kings XI Punjab to 188/7 in their innings against Gujarat Lions at the SCA Stadium in Rajkot.
Amla hit two sixes and nine boundaries in his 40-ball knock to excite the Rajkot spectators.
After losing the toss, Punjab struggled to start well as opener Manan Vohra lost his wicket cheaply for two runs.
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However, Shaun Marsh (30) and Amla stabilised Punjab after early blow as the pair put 70-run stand for the second-wicket partnership.
Captain Glenn Maxwell and Axar Patel contributed 31 and 34 runs respectively to help KXIP heap a competitive total.
Gujarat pacer Andrew Tye claimed two wickets in the shape of Marsh and Marcus Stoinis (7).
Shubham Agarwal, Nathu Singh and Dwane Smith supported Tye in the pace attack after taking the scalp of Amla, Vohra and Patel respectively.
Tweaker Ravindra Jadeja trapped skipper Maxwell before wicket to join the party.
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