Rajasthan Royals (RR) face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 12th match of the continued Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season, on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium. Royals are presently on high of the league standings, having gained two out of two fixtures. In the meantime, KKR are seventh within the desk, having gained a match and misplaced one. The Steve Smith-based aspect started their marketing campaign with a 16-run victory towards Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK). This was adopted by a four-wicket win towards Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). KKR started their season with a 49-run defeat towards Mumbai Indians (MI). They gained their second outing, defeating SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by seven wickets.
RR will probably be relying loads on Sanju Samson, who has already scored 159 runs in two matches, with a knock of 85 as his highest. He additionally has a 214.86 strike fee. His boundary rely in two fixtures can also be spectacular, full of 5 fours and sixteen sixes.
In the meantime, KKR who’ve regarded erratic this season, will probably be hoping Andre Russell comes again in high type this season. The all-rounder has been patchy and had damage points within the lately concluded Caribbean Premier League too.
When it comes to face to face stats between each the groups, they’ve performed towards one another 20 instances within the IPL and are tied at 10 wins apiece.
Head to Head Stats
Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Matches: 20
RR Gained: 10
KKR Gained: 10
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Though nothing separates each groups in face to face, KKR have a greater file within the final 5 video games. They gained 4 matches, and misplaced one. RR gained the match of their final assembly.
This may even be Rajasthan’s 150th IPL fixture, with Samson needing 132 to finish 2500 IPL runs. In the meantime, KKR skipper Dinesh Karthik solely wants 40 runs to achieve 1000 IPL runs as a captain.
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