IPL 2019, RR vs KXIP: Kings XI Punjab beat Rajasthan Royals by 14 runs in Jaipur

Chris Gayle hit a belligerent half-century as Kings XI Punjab registered a convincing 14-run win over Rajasthan Royals in a controversial IPL match. 

Opening the innings, Gayle started in an uncharacteristic fashion but grew in confidence as the innings progressed and helped KXIP post a challenging 184 for four after being sent in to bat.

Chasing the stiff target, Jos Buttler (69) and skipper Ajinkya Rahane (27) got Rajasthan off to a brisk start, dealing in boundaries and sixes to pile up 64 runs in the first six overs of powerplay.

A desperate Ashwin mankaded Buttler in controversial circumstances in the 13th over with Rajasthan scoreboard reading 108 for two.

That dismissal completely changed the complexion of the match in favour of Kings XI as Steve Smith (20), Samson, Ben Stokes and Rahul Tripathy departed in quick succession in search of quick runs.