New Delhi, May 19 -- Rajasthan Royals kept their Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs hopes alive as they defeated already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by seven wickets in Raipur on Tuesday. Chasing LSG's 220/5, Rajasthan Royals rode a blistering 93 off just 38 balls to romp home in the last over.

With this win, Rajasthan Royals entered the top four, accumulating 14 points from 13 games, and pushing Punjab Kings to fifth spot. A win for Rajasthan Royals in their last game would dash hopes of Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). While Punjab Kings have 13 points, the Shreyas Iyer-led side can reach a maximum of 15 points.

KKR too can reach 15 points with two more games left. On the other hand,...