Royals dent crown of Ponting’s Kings<\/a><\/p>\nRicky Ponting’s Punjab Kings record a six-wicket loss against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, despite Marcus Stoinis’s breathtaking innings.<\/p>\n
Head, who was dropped three times by Naman Dhir, and Abhishek Sharma (45) combined for an 129-run opening partnership.<\/p>\n
The Pat Cummins-skippered Sunrisers overhauled the victory target of 244 with eight balls to spare.<\/p>\n
They completed the biggest run chase at the celebrated venue in IPL history.<\/p>\n
The Indians made 5-243 after the home side was ignited by Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 123.<\/p>\n
“I definitely thought it was chaseable,” Cummins said of the victory target.<\/p>\n
“You’ve got to be realistic now. It’s different to what it was five years ago in the IPL.<\/p>\n
“Two-hundred [runs] used to be a tough chase. Now, even 12 [runs] an over, you feel like you can chase.<\/p>\n
“You’ve just got to reset your expectations as a bowling group.”<\/p>\n
Cummins returned the bowling figures of 0-39 from four overs.<\/p>\n
It was the second win in a row for Cummins since his return to the IPL.<\/p>\n
His team moved one place up to third on the tournament’s points table, while the Indians sit in ninth position.<\/p>\n
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