Lynn steers Riders to win

AUSTRALIAN master blaster Chris Lynn helped steer Kolkata Knight Riders to a sixwicket victory yesterday over Rajasthan Royals to keep them third in the Indian Premier League table.

After Rajasthan were bowled out for 142 in 19 overs, opening batsman Lynn anchored Kolkata to 4-144 with an excellent 45 off 42, putting on a matchwinning 48-run partnership with captain Dinesh Karthik (31 not out).