Jaiswal, Padikkal guide Royals to 178-6 v LSG

Riyan Parag and Jos Buttler of Rajasthan Royals celebrate after combining to take the catch of Krunal Pandya of Lucknow Super Giants, during the Indian Premier League 2022 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Pic/PTI

Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 41 while Devdutt Padikkal blazed away to an 18-ball 39 as Rajasthan Royals posted 178 for six against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. At the time of going to press, LSG were 61-3 after nine overs.

Skipper Sanju Samson made 32 after he opted to bat. Ravi Bishnoi was the most successful bowler for LSG, picking 2-31. Jaiswal started the proceedings for RR hitting successive fours off Mohsin Khan. But the RR soon suffered a body blow when Avesh Khan knocked over the in-form Jos Buttler's (2) off-stump in the beginning of the third over.

Brief scores
RR 178-6 in 20 overs (Y Jaiswal 41, D Padikkal 39; R Bishnoi 2-31) v LSG (scores incomplete)

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