IPL in pictures: Sandeep Sharma shines, RCB misfires

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King’s XI Punjab’s co-owner Preity Zinta takes a selfie with Man of the Match Sandeep Sharma. The bowler took three wickets to help Kings XI Punjab successfully defend a modest 139-run target.

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With Kings XI struggling at 84 for five from 15 overs, Axar Patel’s 38-ball effort in the death overs gave the home team’s total a sense of respectability. He scored 19 runs in the last over off Shane Watson.

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King’s XI Punjab Sandeep Sharma celebrates with team-mates after picking the wicket of Chris Gayle in Bengaluru on Friday.

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Virat Kohli cuts a sorry figure after being bowled by Sandeep Sharma during the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab in Bengaluru on Friday.

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Virat Kohli’s team slumped to its ninth loss of the season with yet another batting collapse.

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King’s XI Punjab’s co-owner Preity Zinta takes a selfie with Man of the Match Sandeep Sharma. The bowler took three wickets to help Kings XI Punjab successfully defend a modest 139-run target.