Kings XI beat Daredevils by 6 runs via D-L method

Invaluable unbeaten cameos from Mahela Jayawardene (36) and Luke Pomersbach (25) helped Kings XI Punjab beat Delhi Daredevils by six runs via Duckworth-Lewis system in a weather-truncated Indian Premier League tie here on Saturday.Chasing a revised target of 123 in 11 overs, the Punjab side batted braving light drizzle early in their innings and eventually finished at 94 for three in eight overs when play was suspended with the visitors six runs ahead of the hosts.Jayawardene's 17-ball 36 included three sixes and two fours, while Pomersbach's 25 came off 12 balls.Earlier, Sehwag slammed an unbeaten half century as Delhi Daredevils finished on 118 for four in 11 overs. Sehwag's brief violent knock included two fours and five sixes, while Gautam Gambhir chipped in with a 28-ball 40.

Rajasthan beat Bangalore by 65 runs

Rajasthan Royals beat Bangalore Royal Challengers by 65 runs in their Indian Premier League at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday. Royals captain Shane Warne and pacer Sohail Tanvir took three wicket each to restrict Challengers 65 runs short of a massive target of 198 runs. Earlier, fine half-centuries by Graeme Smith (75 not out) and Swapnil Asnodkar (50) propelled hosts Rajasthan royals to a challenging 197 for one against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL match at the Sawai Mansingh stadium here today. Shane Watson also played a handy unbeaten knock of 46 after the opening pair of Smith and Asnodkar put on 109 for the opening wicket, after sent in to bat. Both the opener faced some good bowling by pacers Zaheer khan and Praveen Kumar but kept the bowlers at bay as they did not lose concentration. Rajasthan Royals reached 94 without loss at the halfway mark. Veteran spinner Anil Kumble broke the partnership when he dismissed Asnodkar, who made 50 off 42 balls. His knock included seven boundaries and one shot over the ropes. Smith remained unbeaten on 75 off 49 balls with eight fours and two sixes. The South African captain shared unbeaten 88-run partnership with Australian Shane Watson, who hit a fiery 46 off just 28 balls with the help of six boundaries.