Ahead of RR's crucial clash against KKR, Ben Stokes challenged fielding coach Dishant Yagnik to hit two sixes off 12 balls. But there was a small twist -- the England all-rounder would be bowling off spin.

Dishant Yagnik, 37, had tested positive for coronavirus on August 12 ahead of Rajasthan Royal's departure for the UAE.

Brad Hodge was the main architect of the win as he slammed a 29-ball 54 including five sixes. This after his side was set a target of 133.

Coming at number three, Yagnik scored a quick-fire 34 in their win against Mumbai Indians.

Sreesanth and Harbhajan were slated to meet for the first time on Wednesday in the Indian Premier League after the former reopened the 'slapgate' wounds with his explosive tweets.

Mumbai made a strong reply after Rajasthan put on 478 runs on the board in their Ranji Trophy clash in Jaipur.