Finch brings Pune Warriors much-needed victory

Apr 11, 2013

Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Kusal Perera off the first ball of the match to give Pune Warriors a dream start•BCCI

Ajinkya Rahane looked in splendid form, providing adequate support for the captain•BCCI

Dravid scored his second fifty of the IPL, as Royals looked to build a substantial total•BCCI

Robin Uthappa started the Warriors innings with a bang, scoring 32 off 16 balls•BCCI

Finch brought up his 50 in 36 balls as Warriors motored along •BCCI

Rahul Dravid ensured Rajasthan Royals recovered quickly from the initial setback with his solidity at the crease•BCCI

Dravid and Rahane put together an 81-run stand for the second wicket•BCCI

Yuvraj Singh struck twice in as many overs to remove Stuart Binny and Dravid•BCCI

Aaron Finch was happy to take the back seat while Uthappa accelerated. The pair put on 58 for the first wicket•BCCI

James Faulkner provided a late-innings jolt by bowling Finch for 64•BCCI

Rahul Sharma made the breakthrough, getting Rahane caught at short cover for 30•BCCI

Brad Hodge added some late blows to take Royals to 145 for 5•BCCI

Once Uthappa fell, Ross Taylor came in and scored an almost run-a-ball 17•BCCI

Yuvraj took command after, sealing the win with a six to hand Warriors their first win after eleven matches•BCCI