IPL 30th Match - Rajasthan on top, beats Deccan Chargers

Rajasthan Royals are on top of the IPL points table as they outplayed strong Deccan Chargers to register 8 wicket win in the 30th match of Indian Premier League, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on 9th May, 2008.

After losing the toss, Deccan Chargers invited to bat 1st and restricted to 140/8 as they collapsed after a fine start by Adam Gilchrist, scored 61 runs.

Graem Smith and Yusuf Pathan put 109 runs 1st wicket partnership for Rajasthan Royals, scored 40 and 68 runs respectively. Pathan hit 9 fours and 2 sixes in his 37 ball inning.

Match Summary:

Deccan Chargers - 140/8 in 20 Overs.

Rajasthan Royals - 141/2 in 16 Overs.

Toss - Rajasthan Royals, who chose to field first.

Man of the Match - Yusuf Pathan (Rajasthan Royals)

Result - Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets (with 24 balls remaining)