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IPL 2015: KXIP End Royals' Run With Super Over Victory

April 22, 2015 00:16

Kings XI Punjab held their nerves to seal a Super Over win, ending Rajasthan Royals' run in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

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Kings XI Punjab were captained by Virender Sehwag in place of George Bailey, who was injured. KXIP won the toss and elected to field. (BCCI Images)
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Shane Watson, in his second game this season, was as solid as ever and laid a strong foundation for the Royals. (BCCI Images)
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Ajinkya Rahane was also fluent and played some lovely shots to set the tone for Rajasthan early in the innings.
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Rahane brought up his second successive half-century. He is now the leading run-scorer in IPL 2015.
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Rahane and Watson added 95 for the first wicket against KXIP's hapless attack.
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Watson made 45 before sacrificing his wicket in a bid to accelerate further.
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Watson shares a joke with Aussie teammate Glenn Maxwell after being dismissed for 45.
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Watson and Rahane steal a quick single in their strong opening partnership at Motera on Tuesday.
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Rajasthan Royals bowler Tewatia celebrates after taking a wicket on Tuesday.
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Chasing a mammoth 192, KXIP lost their skipper Sehwag early.
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However, Murali Vijay looked in good touch and played some scintillating shots to ensure KXIP did not lose any more wickets.
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Shaun Marsh, who replaced George Bailey in the side, anchored the chase with a quickfire 65. His innings kept Punjab on course.
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David Miller smashed a brutal half-century that paved the way fora tie. It was the first Super Over of 2015.
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Kings XI Punjab prevailed in the Super Over after scoring 15 runs. Mitchell Johnson removed Shane Watson for a first-ball duck and bowled brilliantly to end Royals' five-match winning streak.

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