Rajasthan Royals came up trumps in a thrilling finish to a high-scoring game against the Deccan Chargers and went top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table with a five-wicket win at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium yesterday. In an amazing chase, Royals reached a stiff 197-run target from a seemingly difficult situation scoring 74 runs from the last six overs. Australian Brad Hodge, led the assault hitting South African Dale Steyn for four fours in a row in the 17th over, leaving 11 to get off the last over.

Two good: Brad Hodge and Dishant Yagnik celebrate Rajasthan Royals’ victory against Deccan Chargers in Jaipur yesterday. Pic/AFP