Royal Challengers beat Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets

Jaipur: Chris Gayle scripted yet another victory of Royal Challengers Bangalore with an unbeaten 70-run knock as they spanked Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets to jump to the second spot in the Indian Premier League, here today.

Chasing a modest 147, Bangalore coasted to win with three overs to spare and spoiled Shane Warne's last game at home as the Australian will retire from the league after this season.

Tillakaratne Dilshan though made his last outing at the IPL-IV memorable as he scored a quick-fire 38 to contribute in his side's easy win while stand-in skipper Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 39.

Rajasthan frittered away a good start to settle for a modest 146 for six after being invited to bat with opener Rahul Dravid (37) top-scoring for them.

In Image: Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Chris Gayle acknowledges on reaching his fifty

Text: PTI

Images: AP

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