Rajasthan

It was an extraordinary innings by Watson: Stephen Fleming

Jaipur: Terming Shane Watson's 70-run knock off just 34 balls as "extraordinary", Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said that the Aussie all-rounder changed the complexion of the game in just four to five overs. Chasing 142 for a win, Rajasthan lost three wickets inside five overs before Watson played a smashing knock to help Rajasthan Royals register a dramatic five-wicket victory over table-toppers Chennai Super Kings with 17 balls...  

Shane Watson is a genuine match winner: Rahul Dravid

Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid heaped praise on Shane Watson, saying the Australian is a genuine match winner and his 34-ball 70 was one of the "finest" knocks, which reminded him of David Miller`s hurricane century. Watson butchered Chennai Super Kings bowlers in a sensational batting display as Rajasthan Royals scored a comprehensive five-wicket win in their Pepsi IPL match here on Sunday night. "We had hoped that he...  

Shane Watson content with Chennai knock

After pulling his team out of the abyss, Rajasthan Royals' batsman Shane Watson produced a gem of an innings to allow Rajasthan maintain their winning streak at home. The Aussie allrounder's 34-ball 70 took the game away from Chennai Super Kings, especially after Rajasthan managed 23 runs off the 11th over bowled by Ravichandran Ashwin. Watson said it was one of those innings where everything you dream of, comes out...  

Snapshot: Gossiping, giggling, Shilpa Shetty and Sakshi Dhoni hang out together at IPL match

Rajasthan Royals owner Shilpa Shetty and Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi hang out together during an IPL 6 match in Jaipur. ...  

BJP is a party of backward and arrogant thoughts: Gehlot

Jaipur: Continuing his scathing attack on BJP, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday dubbed it as a party with backward and arrogant thoughts. Addressing a rally in Pushkar town in Ajmer, Gehlot said, BJP only worked for inciting violence and riots. "In Rajasthan, during the previous BJP rule, 90 people including 70 Gujjars lost their lives in 21 firing incidents," he said. "Vasundhara Raje creates rumours and speculations, but...  

Watson helps Rajasthan beat CSK, move to No. 2

Jaipur: Shane Watson once again stamped his authority with 70 off 34 balls to propel Rajasthan Royals to an impressive five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings that took them to number two in the IPL 6 points table. The victory helped Rajasthan touch the magical figure of 20 points after 14 matches. Chennai's openers - Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay - were subdued in their approach as the pitch was...  

As it happened: Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 6, Game 61

Rajasthan innings: Rajasthan 144 for 5 in 17.1 overs: Binny does it in style. A big six off Jadeja over covers. Brilliant stuff. Rajasthan's record of not losing at home remains intact. They have not lost any of their eight matches here. Binny unbeaten on 41. With their 10th win in 14 matches, Rajasthan qualify for the play-offs. They are the second team after Chennai Super Kings to do so....  

Rajdeep Sardesai: Rajasthan represent the true values of this game

As a collective unit, Rajasthan Royals are wonderful, says IBN18 editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai. ...

Rajasthan eye crucial win against secure CSK

Jaipur: Arguably the best two teams of IPL 6, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings will face each other in a top-of-the-table clash at the Sawai Manshigh Stadium here on Sunday. Chennai have already qualified for the play-offs as they have 10 off their 13 matches, while Rajasthan have won nine out of 13 and a win here can see them book their spot in the final four. Rajasthan have...  

Chennai not to let up despite making it to play-offs: Rixon

Jaipur: Despite virtually being assured of a berth in the play-offs, Chennai Super Kings would look to continue their impressive show in the IPL when they take on Rajasthan Royals here on Sunday to ensure a top-two finish in the league stage, fielding coach Steve Rixon said. "A win here might just ensure a place in top two, so we would be trying our best against Rajasthan Royals who have...  

Rajasthan: Class 12 boy scores 96 pc despite kidney failure

Jaipur: Displaying tremendous grit, a 17-year-old boy suffering from failure of both kidneys, scored 96 per cent marks in science in Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, prompting the state government to offer him free of cost kidney transplantation. Prabhakar, son of an LIC agent, stood fifth in the state merit list of Intermediate examination, whose results were declared on Thursday. Describing as remarkable the boy's achievement, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot...  

Ajit Chandila's appeal leaves Adam Gilchrist shocked

Mohali: Known for his calm and composed nature, an appeal from Rajasthan Royals' Ajit Chandila on Thursday left Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist shocked. The Rajasthan off-spinner made the appeal in the third over of the innings. Shaun Marsh, who was on strike, hit the ball to mid-on and on seeing the ball being fielded there, Gilchrist, who was inches out of the crease at the non-striker's end, immediately...  

Adam Gilchrist blames slow and dry Mohali wicket for loss

Mohali: Following his team's eight-wicket drubbing at the hands of Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist attributed the loss to the "slow and dry" track at the PCA Stadium. Chasing 146 to win, Rajasthan raced home with an over to spare. After a strong start by Shaun Marsh and Gilchrist, the KXIP middle-order failed to build on it. "Yeah, we had that foundation laid, I think...  

Not thinking about play-offs, says Ajinkya Rahane

Mohali: Having comprehensively beaten Kings XI Punjab on Thursday, Rajasthan Royals opener Ajinkya Rahane said that his team was not thinking about the play offs stage at the moment and was taking it one game at a time. The visitors inched closer to securing a play-offs berth with an eight-wicket win at the PCA Stadium. "We are on 18 points right now, but we are not thinking of play-offs. We...  

Rahane, Samson ease Rajasthan past sloppy Punjab

Mohali: Rajasthan Royals moved closer to sealing a place in the IPL 6 play-offs after emphatically brushing aside Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets at the PCA Stadium on Thursday. The visitors came to Mohali chasing two points to move nearer to 20 and did just that, keeping Punjab to 145 and then having Ajinkya Rahane and Sanju Samson to thank for a breezy chase. Crucial to Rajasthan's win was...  

As it happened: Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals, Game 55 , IPL 6

Live updates from match number 55 between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals at Mohali. Rajasthan Royals innings: End of over 19, Rajasthan Royals for 1: Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets! Sanju Samson hit Manpreet Gony for a boundary towards extra cover to clinch Rajasthan's victory in Mohali. End of over 18, Rajasthan Royals 135 for 1: Praveen Kumar tried to put some pressure on Rajasthan Royals as he...  

One win can't predict the trend of 2014: Pawar on K'taka polls

New Delhi: Key UPA ally and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has struck a note of caution on the Congress's win in Karnataka. Pawar said a single win can't predict the trend for the general elections. Speaking at a rally in Satara, the NCP chief said that the polls in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan will pose a bigger challenge. "Don't jump to any conclusions because of the win...