In the 6 match of DLF – IPL, Rajasthan Royals defeated Kings XI Punjab by 6 wickets. The most valuable contribution came from Shane Watson who made 76 runs in just 49 balls which included 5 six and 5 fours. Chasing the target of 167, Rajasthan Royals lost Kaif when the team score was 6. After that Yousaf Khan and Kamran Akmal also were out cheaply and the score was 48/3 in 4.5 overs. The match witnessed some hot exchanges between Akmal and S Sreesanth. But Shane Watson holded on one end and played some marvelous shots. Some huge sixes always assured that the run rate was under control.Lehman was the one to fall at team score of 99 and there after Kings XI Punjab was not able to get any more wicket.

Shane Watson and Ravindra Jadeja batted superbly under pressure and assured the first win of Rajasthan Royals. Jadeja scored 36 runs in 25 balls and hit 5 fours and 1 six and provided the support needed by Shane Watson. The match ended with a beautiful four striked by Watson.With this win, Shane Warne’s Underdogs – Rajasthan Royals proved that they are also a strong competitor in this Indian Premier League.

Man Of the Match – Shane Watson

Maximum Six award by DLF was also won by  Shane Watson

Batting Scorecard For Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab
Bowling Scorecard For Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab