RR vs KXIP: Run-fest marred by Mankading controversy
Chris Gayle's fifty and Sarfaraz Khan's cameo helped KXIP post 184/4 and RR were on track until Jos Buttler's controversial dismissal and then a collapse handed the win to Ashwin's side.
After KXIP lost KL Rahul early, Chris Gayle continued his top form and scored 79 runs 47 balls including eight fours and four sixes. (Photo | PTI)
Gayle was involved in two important partnerships, 56 runs for the second wicket with Mayank Agarwal and 84 runs for the third wicket with Sarfaraz Khan. (Photo | PTI)
Jofra Archer was the most economical bowler for Rajasthan Royals giving away just 17 runs in four overs. KXIP scored 184/4 in 20 overs. (Photo | PTI)
Jos Buttler and Ajinkya Rahane started off brilliantly and put on 78 runs for the first wicket. (Photo | PTI)
Jos Buttler was in a very good knick scoring 69 off 43 balls before he was run-out in a controversial manner. (Photo | PTI)
KXIP skipper Ravichandran Ashwin knocked the bails off while bowling and found Jos Buttler out of his crease. Butler was furious at Ashwin but had to leave the firsl after the third upmire gave him out. (Photo | PTI)
KL Rahul took the catch of the season to get rid off Steve Smith who was returning after the ball-tampering ban. (Photo | Twitter/@IPL)
Mujeeb ur Rahman was the pick of the bowlers(2/31) as KXIP restricted RR for 170 runs winning the game by 14 runs.
