An impressive show by Rajasthan Royals' bowlers kept the side alive in the Indian Premier League as they defeated Kings XI Punjab by 15 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here in Jaipur on Tuesday. It was the host's bowlers, who helped their side defend a moderate 158 run total against the third-placed Punjab side.

Brief Scores: Rajasthan Royals 158/8 (Jos Buttler 82, Sanju Samson 22; Andrew Tye 4/34) beat Kings XI Punjab (Lokesh Rahul 95 not out, Marcus Stoinis 11; Krishnappa Gowtham 2/12)