Jos Buttler run out controversially in IPL as Kings XI Punjab beat Rajasthan Royals
- From the section Cricket
| Indian Premier League, Jaipur: |
| Kings XI Punjab 184-4 (20 overs): Gayle 79, Stokes 2-48 |
| Rajasthan Royals 170-9 (20 overs): Buttler 69, Curran 2-52 |
| Kings XI Punjab win by 14 runs |
| Scorecard |
Jos Buttler's controversial dismissal overshadowed his Rajasthan Royals side's defeat by Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League.
Buttler reacted furiously when he was run out backing up at the non-striker's end by Ravichandran Ashwin for 69.
Former Australia captain Steve Smith was dismissed for 20 by England's Sam Curran on his IPL return.
Smith's wicket sparked a collapse of 7-16 as the Royals, chasing 184, fell 14 runs short.
West Indies batsman Chris Gayle had earlier hit 79 from 47 balls for Kings XI before he was caught at deep mid-wicket off the bowling of England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who took 2-48.
More to follow.
