Abu Dhabi: Rajasthan Royals thrashed Kings XI Punjab on Friday to keep their playoffs hopes alive and all-rounder Rahul Tewatia reckons that it was a do or die game for his side.
Chasing a colossal target of 186, Ben Stokes provided the flying start for the Royals. Stokes smashed 50 off 26 balls studded with three sixes and six fours. It was an all-round performance by the Royals' batsman as they sealed a comfortable win.
"Overall the performance was, we showed intent in the field. It was a do or die game so we had to give 100 per cent. And the way Jofra started, we gained momentum at that point," said Tewatia in the post-match press conference.
Ben Stokes took a brilliant catch to dismiss KXIP batsman Mandeep Singh in the very first over. Tewatia himself took a stunning catch and ended Nicholas Pooran's cameo in the 18th over.