Yusuf Pathan, who scored 73 runs off 34 balls playing against the Deccan Chargers, said that Andrew Symonds sledged him during the game.

"When somebody from the opposition involves in sledging you are more pumped up to do well," said Pathan.

He also expressed happiness and gratitude for the presence of his parents at the games. He wants to continue the form in the upcoming World Twenty20 in West Indies. Yusuf was awarded the man-of-the-match for his performance.

Rajasthan Royals defeated Deccan Chargers by eight wickets with 4 overs remaining to score their third continuous win in the tournament. Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist admitted that his team was outplayed by the opponents.

"There is no denying that they played very well and we did not. It was a performance that we would not have minded putting in ourselves," he said.