Much to the delight of his fans, KXIP included Chris Gayle in the playing XI.

Openers gave RCB a brisk start but M Ashwin pulled things back with wickets of Aaron Finch and Washington Sundar.

Kohli made 48 but AB de Villiers failed to deliver.

Morris smashed 25 off 8 to lift RCB to 171 for 6.

Mayank Agarwal smashed 45 off 25 as KXIP scored 78 in the first eight overs.

Gayle smashed a half-century on his return to take KXIP close.

Rahul stayed unbeaten on 61 to help the side seal a nervy last-ball win.