Cricket News: Rajasthan pull off highest successful run chase in IPL history

Rajasthan chase down highest ever total in the history of IPL as they chased down Punjab's mammoth 224-run target at the Sharjah International stadium. Mayank Agarwal's century with skipper KL Rahul's 69 powered Punjab to 223/2 in 20 overs. The Punjab openers were involved in an incredible 183-run partnership. Mayank Agarwal's spectacular knock of 106 off 50 balls was decorated with 10 fours and 7 sixes while skipper KL Rahul struck 7 fours and 1 six. Chasing a huge total Rajasthan's captain Steve Smith led from the front scoring 50 off 27 balls and set a perfect platform for Sanju Samson and Rahul Tewatia who wreaked havoc with the bat. Sanju Samson's 85 off 42 balls and Rahul Tewatia's 53 off 31 balls helped Rajasthan beat Punjab by 4 wickets.