Virender Sehwag run out early as Kings XI Punjab start their chase against Rajasthan Royals cautiously in Match 18 of IPL 2015

Virender Sehwag was the first wicket for RR as KXIP began their chase very cautiously in Match 18 of IPL 2015.

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in their chase of 192 are at 3 for one the end of 2 overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) of the eight edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015 at Ahmedabad. Shaun Marsh has joined Murali Vijay at the crease after the departure of Virender Sehwag. Live updates: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab IPL 2015 Match 18

Vijay and Sehwag came out to bat and were very circumspect as both Chris Morris and Stuart Binny started well. The wicket came when Vijay pushed one towards mid off and set off. There was some confusion and Steven Smith spotted that. He scored a direct hit at the striker’s end to catch Sehwag short of the crease. Live Scorecard: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) IPL 2015 Match 18

Earlier, Rajasthan posted a par total on board thanks to the stand between Ajinyka Rahane and Shane Watson. Watson was brutal in his 45, but Rahane kept timing his shots and scored a brilliant 74. The middle-order did not go big but they chipped in with cameos for Rajasthan to finish with 191/7 at the end of 20 overs. Ajinkya Rahane’s majestic knock takes Rajasthan Royals to 191/6 against Kings XI Punjab in Match 18 of IPL 2015

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