IPL 2020: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) Preview, Probable XI, Head-to-Head and Fantasy 11

KL Rahul-led Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 50 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. The two sides will lock horns on October 30 (Friday) in an all-important game at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The match will kick-off from 7:30 PM (IST) onwards.

Last time when these two sides met, the fans got to witness one of the best matches in the history of IPL. Steve Smith and co clinched that game after heroics from Sanju Samson and Rahul Tewatia. With this, RR chased down the highest-ever total of the tournament.

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)

KXIP witnessed one of the best turnarounds of this season after winning five consecutive matches. With six wins in 12 games, the Punjab-based franchise is currently placed at the fourth spot in the Points Table. 

Moreover, they registered victories in the last two matches, despite the absence of one of their best batsmen, Mayank Agarwal. He might make a comeback in this clash, replacing Deepak Hooda. Rest, KXIP will take the field with the same playing XI in the encounter against Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

With 10 points after 12 matches, Rajasthan Royals are currently struggling at the second last position in the charts. This game is a must-win for them to have an outside chance of making it to the playoffs.

Moreover, the Royals registered an emphatic victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in their previous clash. Ben Stokes smashed a tremendous century to take his team home along with good support from Sanju Samson. These contributions will provide them with the much-needed momentum while coming to this match.

Match Details

• Date: October 30, 2020
• Time: 7:30 PM (IST) onwards 
• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Squads

Kings XI Punjab Full Squad

KL Rahul (C&WK), Karun Nair, Mohammed Shami, Nicholas Pooran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Chris Gayle, Mandeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, Hardus Viljoen, Darshan Nalkande, Sarfaraz Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Murugan Ashwin, K Gowtham, J Suchith, Glenn Maxwell, Sheldon Cottrell, Deepak Hooda, Ishan Porel, Ravi Bishnoi, James Neesham, Chris Jordan, Tajinder Dhillon, Prabhsimran Singh, Agnivesh Ayachi, Harpreet Brar, Murugan Ashwin

Rajasthan Royals Full Squad

Steven Smith (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler (WK), Robin Uthappa, Rahul Tewatia, Riyan Parag, Tom Curran, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, David Miller, Varun Aaron, Aniruddha Joshi, Manan Vohra, Ankit Rajpoot, Andrew Tye, Shashank Singh, Mahipal Lomror, Oshane Thomas, Mayank Markande, Anuj Rawat, Kartik Tyagi, Akash Singh

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Ideal Playing XIs

Kings XI Punjab Playing XI

• KL Rahul (C&WK)
•  Mayank Agarwal
• Chris Gayle
• Nicholas Pooran
•  Glenn Maxwell
• Mandeep Singh
• Chris Jordan
• Murugan Ashwin
• Mohammed Shami
•  Ravi Bishnoi
• Arshdeep Singh

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI

• Ben Stokes
• Robin Uthappa
• Steve Smith (C)
• Sanju Samson (WK)
• Jos Buttler 
• Riyan Parag
• Rahul Tewatia
• Jofra Archer
• Shreyas Gopal
• Jaydev Unadkat/Ankit Rajpoot/Varun Aaron
• Kartik Tyagi

Head-to-Head

• Total matches played: 20
• KXIP won: 9
• RR won: 11
• No Result: 0
• Tie: 0

Fantasy XI

Wicket-keepers:

• KL Rahul (VC)
• Sanju Samson
• Jos Buttler

Batsmen:

• Mandeep Singh
• Steve Smith
• Chris Gayle
• Robin Uthappa

All-rounders:

• Ben Stokes (C)

Bowlers:

• Mohammed Shami
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Jofra Archer

Key Players

• Kings XI Punjab: KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mohammed Shami
• Rajasthan Royals: Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer

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