Rajasthan Royals came up with a clinical performance in their opening match against Kings XI Punjab to start their IPL 5 campaign on a winning note. Two players were key to Rajasthan's success with Ajinkya Rahane notching up a sublime 98 while debutant Kevon Cooper claimed 4/26. Rahane showed T20 cricket is not just about big hitting as he played the text-book cricketing shots to help Rajasthan post a formidable 191/4 on board before Cooper and his fellow bowlers restricted Punjab to 160/9.Socrecard:
Rajasthan Royals : 191/4 in 20 ovs
Ajinkya Rahane - 98
Kings XI Punjab : 160/9 in 20 ovs
Mandeep Singh - 34
Kevon Cooper - 4/26
Man of the Match : Ajinkya Rahane
