Mayank Agarwal scored his maiden IPL 100 against Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan Royals captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bowl first. Kings XI Punjab are batting first against Rajasthan Royals, with their openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal off to a record-breaking opening partnership. They put up 60 runs in the first 6 overs, the highest Powerplay score of the season so far.
They brought up the first century opening stand of the season in the 9th over. They crossed the record for KXIP’s highest ever opening stand — 136 by Adam Gilchrist and Paul Valthaty against Deccan Chargers in 2011 — in the 12th over. Mayank brought up his 100, off 45 balls, in the 15th over. Jos Buttler and Ankit Rajpoot came in place of Yashasvi Jaiswal and David Miller. KXIP went in with an unchanged squad.
