Kolkata eliminates Kohli's Bangalore in IPL playoffs

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates  - Kolkata Knight Riders dashed Virat Kohli’s hopes of winning an elusive Indian Premier League title as captain when they beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by four wickets in the playoffs on Monday.

Kolkata advanced to face Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, with the winner meeting three-time champion Chennai Super Kings in Friday’s final.

Kohli announced long ago he was stepping down as Bangalore skipper after this season, and top-scored with 39 in his team’s below-par total of 138-7.