Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab – Indian Premier League - Match Update
Rajasthan Royals 191/4 (20/20 ov) v Kings XI Punjab 160/9 (20.0/20 ov) - Rajasthan Royals won by 31 runs
In the fourth match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals went one up against Kings XI Punjab after beating them by 31 runs on Friday, April 06, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
After losing the toss, the hosts, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 were put into bat in front of home crowd, a decision they might have taken themselves had they won the toss.
Openers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ajinkya-Rahane-c970 gave their side a stupendous launch pad to belt a stiff total on the board by hammering an opening stand of 77 runs, leaving Punjab in complete disarray.
Finally in the tenth over, Dravid after crafting a potent innings of 28 runs was dismissed, giving the fielding side something to enjoy.
With 87 runs on the scoreboard, the side suffered the loss of their second wicket when number-three batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ashok-c46345 Menaria, had to walk all the way back to the pavilion without scoring a run.
Meanwhile, Rahane kept the score board ticking as he belted the bowlers all around the park, without remorse.
The batsman looked in impeccable form and destined to hit a big innings as he made mincemeat of the bowlers who came in his way.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Brad-Hodge-c1184 then forged a resounding partnership with his opener, steering the side to a tally of 162 before losing his wicket after contributing 21 runs.
Rahane was the last wicket to fall, as he walked off the field after hammering an astounding innings of 98 runs.
The hosts ended their innings after posting 191 runs on the board for the loss of four wickets in 20 overs, giving http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Punjab-c833 a stiff tally to chase.
Kings XI Punjab, got off to a decent start as they aimed to end their run chase on a success, but were rattled by the bowling from Royals, especially from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kevon-Cooper-c71194 who nabbed four wickets, as he played a vital role in restricting Punjab from reaching the target.
Punjab later lost the match as they faltered after scoring 160 runs in response to the total piled by Rajasthan.
AM Rahane was named as the Player of the Match for his impressive knock with the bat.
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