CENTURION, South Africa, (Reuters) – Yusuf Pathan  blazed his way to an unbeaten half-century to propel Rajasthan  Royals to a five-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils in the Indian  Premier League yesterday.

Pathan smashed 62 not out off 30 balls with three fours and  six sixes as Rajasthan reached 147 for five to overhaul Delhi’s  143 for seven with nine balls to spare.

It was second-placed Delhi’s first defeat in four matches in  this year’s tournament.

Pathan and Graeme Smith shared an unbroken sixth-wicket  partnership of 83 in 47 balls, with the South Africa captain  contributing an unbeaten 44 after the Royals had slumped to 64  for five.

Pathan, who was dropped on 30, brought up his half-century  in 26 balls as the holders claimed their second win of the  competition to go fourth in the table.

Leg spinner Amit Mishra was Delhi’s most successful bowler  with three for 34.

Earlier, Delhi won the toss and elected to bat.

AB de Villiers (50) went to his half-century in 39 balls  before being trapped lbw by leg spinner Shane Warne.

The South African, playing on his home ground, and New  Zealand’s Daniel Vettori (29) rescued Delhi after they tumbled  to 49 for four.

Mithun Manhas also chipped in with 23 not out to give the  innings late impetus.

Seam bowler Munaf Patel picked up two for 14 in four overs  with one maiden while Warne and England all-rounder Dmitri  Mascarenhas claimed two wickets apiece.