Durban: Rajasthan Royals, who posted 211 against Kings XI Punjab on Tuesday, became the first team to notch up a total of 200 or more in IPL 2009.The previous highest was 189-5 by Delhi Daredevils against Chennai Super Kings at the same ground on April 23.
Following are the other statistical highlights from the game:
— Opening the bowling for Kings XI Punjab, Ramesh Powar conceded 16 runs in his first over – the most expensive opening over in IPL 2009. Praveen Kumar had gone for 12 runs in the match against Deccan Chargers at Cape Town on April 22, which was previously the most expensive opening over in IPL 2009.
— Rajasthan Royals scored 57 runs in first six overs, which is their best performance in the Powerplay in IPL 2009.
— The opening partnership of 135 runs between Naman Ojha and Graeme Smith was the highest for any wicket in the IPL 2009, surpassing the 127-run partnership - also for the first wicket - between Sanath Jayasuriya and Sachin Tendulkar against Kolkata Knight Riders at Port Elizabth on April 27.
— The second six hit by Naman Ojha off Ramesh Powar was the 250th six in IPL 2009.
— The margin of defeat (78 runs) was the heaviest for Kings XI Punjab in all IPL games.
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