Statistical highlights of the fifth Indian Premier League [ Images ] match between Rajasthan Royals [ Images ] and Kings XI Punjab [ Images ] in Jaipur [ Images ].
# Kevon Cooper (4/26) has registered his best bowling figures in Twenty20 [ Images ] -- his first four-wicket haul.
# Cooper's superb match-winning bowling performance is the best by a Rajasthan bowler against Kings XI Punjab in the IPL, eclipsing the 3 for 9 by Amit Singh at Durban on May 5, 2009.
# Sohail Tanvir [ Images ] is the only bowler to produce a five-wicket haul for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL -- 6 for 14 against Chennai Super Kings [ Images ] at Jaipur on May 4, 2008.
# Ajinkya Rahane [ Images ] (98 off 66 balls) has registered his career-best innings in Twenty20 -- his sixth fifty.
# Rahane's brilliant innings is the second highest for Rajasthan Royals at the IPL, behind the 100 by Yusuf Pathan [ Images ] against Mumbai Indians [ Images ] at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on March 13, 2010.
# Rahane's magnificent innings is the third highest by a batsman against Punjab, behind the 116 not out by Michael Hussey [ Images ] for Chennai Super Kings at Mohali on April 19, 2008 and 107 by Chris Gayle [ Images ] for Royal Challengers [ Images ] Bangalore at Bangalore on May 6, 2011.
# Rahane has been adjudged the Man of the Match for his match-winning knock.
# Rajasthan Royals (191 for four) have recorded their second highest total against Punjab, next only to the 211 for four at Durban on May 5, 2009.
# Rajasthan Royals have won 31 and lost 25 (Tied 1) out of 57 played at the IPL -- winning % 55.26.
# Rajasthan Royals have recorded their fifth triumph over Kings XI in eight matches in the IPL -- winning % 62.50.
# David Hussey [ Images ], with 4283 (ave.31.72) in 172 matches, is top run-getter in Twenty20.
# Dinesh Karthik [ Images ] has completed his 1,000 runs at the IPL -- 1025 (ave.26.28) in 58 matches for Delhi Daredevils [ Images ], Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians.
Photograph: Michael Steele / Getty Images
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