Punjab beat Hyderabad

Hyderabad, April 16: Paul Valthaty starred with the bat and ball as Kings XI Punjab defeated Deccan Chargers by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League match here Saturday.Chasing 166 runs, Kings XI Punjab reached the target in 17.4 overs. Valthaty claimed four wickets and blasted 75 runs off 47 balls. Valthaty and Adam Gilchrist (61) scored 136 runs in 14 overs for the opening wicket and took the game away from Deccan Chargers.

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