Chennai: Simarjeet Singh produced his career-best figures of 3 for 26 to help Chennai Super Kings restrict Rajasthan Royals to 141/5 in their IPL clash in Chennai Sunday.
Riyan Parag top-scored for Rajasthan with 35-ball 47 not out which included three sixes and one four.
Parag was crucial in pushing RR’s past 140-run mark in tough conditions as he added 42 for the third wicket with skipper Sanju Samson (15) and another 40 for the fourth with Dhruv Jurel.
Jurel played a crucial hand late in the innings with 28 off 18 balls including two sixes and a four.
At the top, Yashasvi Jaiswal (24), Jos Buttler (21) and Samson got their starts but were not able to convert.
Brief scores: Rajasthan Royals 141/5 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 24, Riyan Parag 47 not out, Tushar Deshpande 2/30, Simarjeet Singh 3/26) vs Chennai Super Kings.
PTI