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04/28 13:06 CDT Rajasthan hands Punjab its first defeat in Indian Premier League
Rajasthan hands Punjab its first defeat in Indian Premier League
NEW CHANDIGARH, India (AP) --- Table-toppers Punjab Kings' unbeaten run in the
Indian Premier League ended Tuesday when Donovan Ferreira struck an aggressive
half-century to lead Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win.
Ferreira's 52 not out off 26 balls was supported by impact player Shubham
Dubey's equally aggressive unbeaten 31 off 12 balls in Rajasthan's chase of
228-4 in 19.2 overs.
Marcus Stoinis, who had faced just 27 balls this season, earlier struck 62 not
out off 22 balls and propelled Punjab to 222-4 after Rajasthan won the toss and
elected to field.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (43) had provided Rajasthan a strong start by smashing
five sixes and three fours inside the first four overs and Yashasvi Jaiswal
made 51 off 27 balls before Punjab pulled back through Yuzvendra Chahal's fine
spell of 3-36.
Ferreira and Dubey countercharged Punjab in the last six overs before Ferreira
smacked Marco Jansen for a winning six and also completed his half-century.
Punjab, which came into the Tuesday's game with six wins and a point from its
washout game against Kolkata Knight Riders, still leads the table with 13
points after eight games. Rajasthan rose to third with 12 points. Defending
champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru also have 12 points but are ahead of
Rajasthan on net run-rate.
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