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Live IPL Cricket Score, RR vs DC, Match 40: Rahane hits a quick fifty as Rajasthan cruise

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Live IPL Cricket Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, Match 40: Rahane leads RR after Samson run-out

Live IPL Cricket Score, Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, Match 40 Live from Jaipur: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Indian Premier League as Rajasthan Royals host a revived Delhi Capitals at their fortress, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. After doing the double over Mumbai Indians, the Royals have a slim chance of making it to the IPL playoffs but a win today can surely help the Rajasthan Pinks get the required motivation. While Delhi sit pretty on third, RR are currently at the seventh spot. Delhi got a much-needed win against Kings XI Punjab and would hope to keep their momentum going. It's an action-packed day so don't miss out on any of the action as Rajasthan Royals host Delhi Capitals live at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Get all the live scores, RR vs DC Live scores today, Live IPL scores today, Live Match IPL today, ball by ball commentary and IPL coverage here at IndiaTV. (IPL Full Coverage) (Match Scorecard)

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Live IPL Score & Updates, Rajasthan vs Delhi, Match 40 live from Jaipur: RR 71/1 in 8 overs vs DC

20.38 IST: Amit Mishra to Steven Smith, FOUR! STUPENDOUS! This is called toying with the bowling. One of the toughest shots to play. That is why, he is also called Precocious. The batsman here has to first come down the track and get to the pitch of the ball. Then with his wrists, maneuver the ball against the spin. Too difficult. But Smith makes it look too easy and whips it to the mid-wicket fence. 'Asian wrists' says Murali Kartik on air. RR 81/1 in 8.3 overs

20.34 IST: FOUR! SLAUGHTERED! FIFTY FOR RAHANE! What has Rahane had for a snack in the evening? A 32-ball 50 for the former skipper! Short and outside off, Rahane pounces onto the length and pulls it over mid-wicket, over the fielder, who for some reason, is standing 15 yards in. One bounce and into the ropes. Had he been back, Rahane would have been back as well - to the dugout.

20.30 IST: Amit Mishra to Ajinkya Rahane, 50 partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Steven Smith. Flighted delivery on middle, Rahane flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.

20.25 IST:  Kagiso Rabada to Steven Smith, On a good length on off, Smith plays it to point. 14 runs have come from the over. Rajasthan are 52/1 after 6 overs. A decent Powerplay for the visitors.

20.24 IST: Rabada to Rahane, FOUR! A 153.4 kph ball has been sent to the fence! Fired in on middle, Rahane gets across and just tickles it past short fine leg for a boundary! RR 50/1 in 5.3 overs

20.23 IST: Rabada to Rahane, SIX! Just WOW! Smashed by Rahane. No respect. A length ball outside off, Rahane comes down the track and smashes it over long off! RR 45/1 in 5.2 overs

* Kagiso Rabada to bowl the final over of the Powerplay.

20.20 IST: Axar to Rahane, FOUR! TOP EDGE again! Rahane is leading a charmed life. RR 36/1 in 4.4 overs

20.19 IST: Axar to Rahane, SIX! Up, up and away! There comes the first six of the game. Full and around middle, Rahane comes down the track and sends it sailing over the sightscreen! RR 32/1 in 4.3 overs

20.19 IST: Axar Patel to Ajinkya Rahane, IN THE AIR... BUT DROPPED! Oh Ishant, Ishant, Ishant... what have you done? A chance missed for Delhi to get another early wicket which has now been squandered. Full and around middle, Rahane gets down and looks to sweep. It goes off the top edge a bit and straight to Ishant Sharma at short fine leg. But the ball goes in and then out! Put down...

20.16 IST: Ishant to Smith, FOUR! He dives, he flies and ALMOST GETS THERE! Who is that? An alien? An earthling? In Alan Wilkins' words, he is 'Abra ca Dabra, Kagiso Rabada!' What an effort. Take a bow. RR 22/1 in 3.4 overs

20.15 IST: Axar Patel to Steven Smith, Tossed up on middle, Smith comes down the track and flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. 8 runs have come from the over.

20.11 IST: Axar to Rahane, FOUR! Shot! Over the covers and sails away for a boundary. Nicely done again. Third boundary for R and R. Meaning, Rajasthan and Rahane. Jinx steps down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and just uses his wrists to flick it over mid-wicket for a boundary! RR 14/1 in 2.2 overs

20.07 IST: Rabada to Rahane, FOUR! BRILLIANT! Rahane is up and running. Full and outside off, Rahane leans and drives it past the mid off fielder for a boundary! RR 9/1 in 1.3 overs

*Captain Steven Smith walks in at number 3, replacing Samson.

20.06 IST: OUT! Confusion and Samson is gone! Run out! Oh dear... what a bonus for Delhi. A communication breakdown between Samson and Rahane. On a length, around off, Rahane works it to the leg side and initially sets off for a single. Samson responds but then Rahane stops as he sees Rabada charge to the ball to his right. However, Samson does not see Rahane stopping initially.. Rajasthan Royals 5/1 in 1.1 overs

20.00 IST: Ishant to Rahane, FOUR! A beautiful shot played by Rahane! The first boundary of the innings and well played. Not a bad ball to be honest. Outside off, on a length, Rahane comes forward, gets to the pitch of the ball and just eases it between cover and point. RR 4/0 on 0/2 overs

19.58 IST: We are all set to begin. The Delhi players are out in the middle. Ajinkya Rahane and Sanju Samson will open the batting for Rajasthan. Ishant Sharma will start the proceedings for Delhi. Let's get started!

* PITCH REPORT - Graeme Smith doing the pitch report says it is a very big playing surface. Adds there is a little bit of dryness on this track and there will be carry for the seamers. Also says there is a bit of grass and the length is going to be the key for the bowlers. Smith ends by saying that the team which wins the toss should bowl first and chase under lights.

Delhi Capitals Playing XI: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Colin Ingram, Chris Morris, Sherfane Rutherford, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI: Ajinkya Rahane, Sanju Samson(w), Steven Smith(c), Ben Stokes, Riyan Parag, Ashton Turner, Stuart Binny, Shreyas Gopal, Jofra Archer, Jaydev Unadkat, Dhawal Kulkarni

19.30 IST: Delhi Capitals win toss, opt to bowl against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur

18.20 IST: A northern derby in the cards today! Who will come out on top?

Hello and welcome to our live blog of Match 40 of the Indian Premier League as Rajasthan Royals take on Delhi Capitals live at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The TOSS will take place at 7.30 PM IST while play will commence from 8.00 PM IST. Catch all the live IPL coverage here at IndiaTV.

Brief Preview: Having secured a much-needed victory against Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals will look to continue with the winning momentum against an in-form Delhi Capitals (DC) when the two teams meet at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday. (Read Full Preview Here)

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