Chris Gayle started his Indian Premier League campaign in grand style — with a 47-ball 79 as Kings XI Punjab posted a challenging 184-4 in 20 overs here yesterday. Hosts Rajasthan Royals were primed to chase the target with Jos Buttler going strong at one stage with 43-ball 69. However, his controversial dismissal sparked a collapse as Rajasthan Royals managed just 170-9 to lose by 14 runs.

Buttler and skipper Ajinkya Rahane provided Rajasthan Royals a dream start, putting on 78 for the first wicket. The opening duo took 64 runs in the Powerplay overs.
However, Kings XI Punjab skipper R Ashwin struck at the right time, dismissing Rahane for 27. Buttler continued hammering the KXIP bowlers and threatened to take the game away with his lusty blows.