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A clinical bowling performance and Dhawan's brilliance helped Sunrisers Hyderabad off to winning start against comeback team Rajasthan Royals in front of their home crowd on Monday (9 April). It was a disappointing performance by RR as they managed only 125 for 9 after SRH put RR to bat first. Rasid Khan, Shakib Al Hasan, Siddarth Kaul dismantled RR batting line-up before SRH chase down the target in just 15.5 overs.## After opted to bat, Royals off to good start scored 48 for 1 in powerplay but lost too many wickets in middle overs, courtesy Siddarth Kaul's brilliant spell of 2 for 17 in his 4 overs. Sanju Samson scored 49 runs and was the top scorer for RR.##In chase SRH lost early wicket of Wriddhiman Saha, and that was the only wicket, Royals could manage. Dhawan played fluently in his 77* runs knock and his partnership with Kane Williamson(36 of 35)took SRH comfortably home,Jaydev Unadkat was the only wicket-taker for Royals.## Earlier in the auction, two most expensive player, Ben Stokes and Jaydev Unadkat, couldn't make an impression, while Stokes could only manage to score 5 runs and also expensive with ball(21 runs in 2 overs), despite getting a wicket, Unadkat was expensive too as he bowled 3 overs and gave away 28 runs.##It was not a happy beginning for Ajinkya Rahane, who led Rajasthan Royals for the first time in the absence of . Kane Williamson also led SRH for the first time, and he couldn't ask for a better start than this.## For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.## Thanks For Reading.

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Steve Smith has been appointed the captain of Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming edition of IPL. Smith was the captain of Rising Pune Supergiant in previous season of IPL where he led RPS to the final and finished second after Mumbai Indians.## Smith replaced Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a captain in the previous season comes with impressive credentials. He justified his role by scoring 472 runs-most by any RPS player.## Rajasthan Royals conformation tweet about him choosing as a captain. ## The wait is over, Royals!Aayo re aayo @SteveSmith!An epic season lies ahead with him as the #RoyalCaptain Saath milkar ab #PhirHallaBol! pic.twitter.com/pNrjkjyjWg— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) February 24, 2018 ## Smith had been part of Rajasthan Royals in 2014 and 2015. He even led Royal in 2015 and guided the team to the Playoffs. Smith is the only Player to be retained by Rajasthan Royals in Vivo IPL 2018 in INR 12 Crore. ## "it is great to back at Royals. I was with the franchise a few years back. We had a great time. Thanks for the giving me the honor and privilege of leading the Royals. I am looking forward to having a successful campaign. Looking forward to working with Warne," Smith said. ## Smith has played 69 matches so far and scored 1703 runs with an average of 37.02 with 1 century and 5 half century. ## "We welcome Steve Smith on board. His presence will mean a lot to the team as we look forward to a fresh beginning and successful season. Steve has been with the Royals in the past and has done a fantastic job. Hos experience and leadership qualities will surely drive Royals towards putting up a great show," said Manoj Badale, Co-owner, Rajasthan Royals. ## Currently, Smith is the Captain of Australian national side in all three formats.## For more and latest Sports Updates and News, stay tuned with us.