May 08, 2018

Jos Buttler's 82 runs with tight bowling helps Rajasthan to knees down Punjab by 15 runs ans kept hope alive for playoffs

40th match of IPL 2018 played between Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab on 8th May, 2018 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur at 8:00 pm IST. Electing to bat first, Rajasthan managed to put good defending total of 158 runs in 20 overs. JC Buttler played good inning of 82 runs for Rajasthan from the top. Punjab in reply managed to score 143 runs in 20 overs and lost the match by 15 runs. KL Rahul open inning and played till end but his 95* runs were not enough to cross Rajasthan total as KXIP lost wickets at other end in regular interwals. Jos Buttler declared man of the match for his 82 runs.

Player of the match - JC Buttler (RR)

Points - Rajasthan 2, Punjab 0