IPL 2018, MI vs RR: 5 talking points

#2 Buttler and Rahane's partnership help build RR's run-chase

Rahane proved the ideal foil for Buttler during the pair's 95-run stand for the second wicket

After D'Arcy Short's latest failure in the 2018 IPL, Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane walked into the middle to join an in-form Jos Buttler.

The duo did a good job of building a solid partnership that avoided further inroads into their batting line-up.

Rahane played the ideal second-fiddle to Buttler, with the latter going for the big shots while the skipper did a job of rotating the strike around.

The duo did well with their running between the wickets, converting the ones into doubles, as they kept the required run-rate in check and within achievable limit at all times.

Rahane scored only 36 runs off 35 balls, but along with Buttler, added 95 runs for the second wicket that put his side in a position of strength before Buttler finished the job for his side.