KXIP Vs RR: United Royals' Performance Keeps Them In line For Playoffs

In probably the most crucial league game of IPL-13, Rajasthan Royals' united performance eclipsed Kings XI Punjab by 7 wickets. Chasing 186, Royals got a good start as 26-ball 50-run from English southpaw Stokes put them on track. Next to join the party, Sanju Samson went hard after bowlers and scored quick 48 of 25 balls before getting run out. Later, the rest of the runs were hurriedly stowed by overseas pair of Smith and Buttler as they partnered the needed 38 runs in just 18 balls. With this win, Rajasthan Royals have kept their playoff chances alive. Earlier, put to bat first, Punjab's Mandeep was out for a duck in the very first over. However, Rahul and Gayle put a 120-run partnership before the latter became the only unlucky batsman to get dismissed at 99 twice. Defending the par total, Punjab bowlers were helpless on the ground as, barring Bishnoi, all crossed an economy of over 10-runs-per-over.