Glenn Maxwell Cameo Helps KXIP To Important Win Over MS Dhoni's RPS

Kings XI Punjab had lost their first two games in the 2016 Indian Premier League and heading into their second home game, Rising Pune Supergiants won the toss and chose to bat in Mohali. (Image Credit: BCCI)

Sandeep Sharma struck the first blow when he cleaned up Ajinkya Rahane for 9.

However, Faf du Plessis looked solid and he was given god support from Kevin Pietersen.

Pietersen and Faf du Plessis shared a 55-run stand before KP fell to Kyle Abbott for 15.

Du Plessis was joined by Steven Smith as both players revived Rising Pune Supergiants. The South African notched up yet another fifty to continue his fine form.

Smith shared a 63-run stand as Rising Pune Supergiants stared at a big total.

However, Mohit Sharma bowled splendidly in the death overs to finish with 3/23 as Rising Pune Supergiants ended up on 152/7.

Chasing 153, Murali Vijay and Manan Vohra got off to a magnificent start.

Vohra got going with three consecutive boundaries off Thisara Perera as Kings XI Punjab got off to a great start.

Both Vijay and Vohra notched up fifties and the Rising Pune Supergiants struggled to get the breakthrough.

Vijay notched up his maiden fifty for Kings XI Punjab.

However, Rising Pune Supergiants fought back with some quick wickets. Murugan Ashwin, in particular, was impressive as he picked up three quick wickets.

Glenn Maxwell, who was struggling for runs, changed the complexion of the match with a couple of sixes and fours to get Kings XI Punjab closer to victory.

Kings XI Punjab won the match by six wickets as they bounced back in style after two losses to Gujarat Lions and Delhi Daredevils.