On a pitch that offered generous movement and bounce, Raje exploited the conditions brilliantly, returning figures of 5/40 -- the first five-wicket haul of the season and just the fourth in the tournament's history.
The seasoned campaigner smashed a blistering 48 off just 21 balls to help post a competitive 96/4 in a rain-curtailed 9-over contest, then held his nerve in the final over--defending 18 runs, conceding just 9, and picking up a wicket--to seal the Royals' memorable first victory and earn the