Rising Pune Supergiant vs Kings XI Punjab Video Highlights, IPL 2017 Match 55: Pune storm into playoffs after thrashing Punjab

Rising Pune Supergiant vs Kings XI Punjab Video Highlights, IPL 2017 Match 55: Catch the highlights package here

Written by: Mahim Gupta

Updated: May 15, 2017, 8:34 AM IST

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Rising Pune Supergiant beat Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets in match number 55 of the Indian Premier League on Sunday. It was an eliminator before the playoffs. With the win, hosts Pune booked their place in the playoffs and eventually Punjab got knocked out of the tournament. It was the last league game in the competition for both these teams. You can catch the full video highlights of the match on Hotstar.com.

Set a target of a mere 74, Pune got there is just 12 overs. Top scoring for Pune was Ajinkya Rahane who made 34 not out. Also playing his part was Rahul Tripathi who scored 28. Axar Patel had figures of one for 13 for Punjab.

Earlier, put into bat, Punjab were shot out for 73 in a mere 15.5 overs. Axar top scored with 22 for Punjab. Shardul Thakur had figures of three for 19 for Pune. Dan Christian also chipped in, bagging two for 10.

Let us look at the points table. Mumbai Indians are on top with 20 points. Pune now have 18 points and are at number two. Number three are Sunrisers Hyderabad with 17 points. Kolkata Knight Riders have 16 points and are at number four.

Punjab are at number five and have 14 points. Delhi are at number six with 12 points. Gujarat Lions are next with eight points and Royal Challengers Bangalore are at the bottom with just the five points in the bag. Delhi will take on Bangalore in the second game on Sunday.