Match reports
Cape Town: Brilliant bowling performance and fine fielding helped Kings XI Punjab to beat defending champions Rajasthan Royals by 27 runs in the second edition of the Indian Premier League Cape Town.
Chasing a paltry target of 140, Rajasthan Royals could only manage 112-7 in their stipulated 20 overs.
Yusuf Abdulla was the pick of the Kings XI bowlers with 3-21, while Indian allrounder Irfan Pathan and spinner Piyush Chawla grabbed two wickets apiece. Rajasthan Royals were off to a shaky start after they lost Swapnil Asnodkar (3) in the second over. Royals were on the backfoot as they lost Graeme Smith who for just two runs.
