Rajasthan beat Punjab comprehensively by 8 wickets

Rajasthan Royals moved to second spot in the points table after an 8-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab in Mohali. (BCCI Image)

Ajit Chandila struck in the first over to remove Mandeep Singh for a duck and Punjab had lost an early wicket after being inserted by Rajasthan. (BCCI Image)

Adam Gilchrist marked his return with a glorious 42 from 32 balls. (BCCI Image)

Shaun Marsh was in awesome touch smashing 77 from 64. (BCCI Image)

Rahul Dravid showed his composure as he pacified an angry Gilchrist after Chandila had appealed for a run-out. (BCCI Image)

Kevon Cooper got rid of Gilchrist just as the Aussie threatened to get a big score. (BCCI Image)

Cooper removed Marsh as well as Punjab began to fall apart. (BCCI Image)

Shane Watson got rid of David Hussey and Punjab only managed 145/6. (BCCI Image)

Ajinkya Rahane led the charge with 59 not out from 49. (BCCI Image)

Rahul Dravid fell for just four runs to Bipul Sharma. (BCCI Image)

Shane Watson hit a quick 31 to ease the pressure off Rahane. (BCCI Image)

Sanju Samson hit an unbeaten 47 from 33 to take Rajasthan home with 8 wickets in hand and one over to spare. (BCCI Image)