hot Virender Sehwag blasted 75 runs from just 34 balls to power Delhi Daredevils to a second successive victory by outclassing the first IPL champion Rajasthan Royals by six wickets in the third Indian Premier League (IPL) here Monday. It was Rajasthan's second straight loss in as many matches. Put into bat Rajasthan Royals were restricted to 141-6. While their big guns were kept silent by a discipline bowling by Delhi Daredevils Abhishek Jhunjhunwala took the center stage with a fine half century (53). Sehwag's explosive batting made the Rajasthan Royals' total look nothing to chase. He went on a hitting spree until departing to a brilliant catch by Graeme Smith off Munaf Patel. By the time Delhi had reached 99. Dinesh Karthik then steered Delhi home with 17 balls remaining. Scores: Rajasthan Royals 141 for 6 (Jhunjhunwala 53*, P. Dogra 29, N. Ojha 24). Delhi Daredevils 142 for 4 (Sehwag 75, D. Kathik 23*). Tuesday's matches: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Chennai Super Kings.
