30 May 2008

The Rajasthan Royals cruised into the Indian Premier League finals by demolishing the Delhi Daredevils by 105 runs in the first semi-final in Mumbai.

Shane Watson hit 52 as his side posted 192 for nine before taking three for 17, removing the top three Delhi batsmen before Delhi were eventually bowled out for just 87.

Watson, who hit three sixes, was ably supported by Yusuf Pathan, who hit four sixes on his way to 45 from 21 deliveries after Swapnil Asnodkar (39) helped his side off to a flying start.

Farveez Maharoof picked up three wickets, including two in one over before Watson and Pathan hit back.

The Daredevils innings was in disarray once Watson removed Virender Sehwag (three), Gautam Gambhir (11) and Shikhar Dhawan (five) as Shane Warne took two wickets and Munaf Patel three with only Tillakaratne Dilshan (33) offering any resistance.

Rajasthan will play the winner of the second semi-final between the Kings XI Punjab and the Chennai Super Kings tomorrow.

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