Match Coverage

Royals still pondering middle-order riddle
How they would handle their middle order was a question that cropped up as soon as they lost the services of Steven Smith. They are yet to find the answer, even as a spot in the playoffs slips further away
Rahul's masterclass in (p)acing a chase
KL Rahul racked up his highest IPL score, and helped Kings XI Punjab breeze to a 153-run target
Talking Points - Why Rahul was given not out by the TV umpire
Jos Buttler had attacked Delhi Daredevils in the first six overs, but R Ashwin prevent a repeat with five overs of spin
Rahul aces chase to end Kings XI's losing run
Rajasthan Royals' hopes of a playoffs spot took a beating after their sixth defeat in nine games
Royals desperate for more from Stokes, Unadkat
Rajasthan Royals, at the bottom of the league, need substantial contributions from their most expensive players against Kings XI

RR BOWLING	O	R	W	Econ
K Gowtham	3.0	18	1	6.00	(1w)
JC Archer	3.4	43	1	11.72	(1w)
BA Stokes	3.0	22	1	7.33
JD Unadkat	4.0	26	0	6.50	(1w)
S Gopal	3.0	26	0	8.66
Anureet Singh	2.0	20	1	10.00

Kings XI 2nd innings Partnerships