IPL 2019, Match 21 - Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Toss Report
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Rajasthan Royals will be looking to make the most of their first win in their previous outing when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders at home on Sunday. The Royals ended their three-match losing streak this season with a comprehensive win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, they will have to be at their best against a side which has looked devastating so far and have won three of their first four games. The solitary loss also came in the super over and the Royals will have to play out of their skins to stop the two-time champions.

Toss:

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and decided to field first against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in the 21st match of this year’s Indian Premier League.

Here is what the captains saidL

Ajinkya Rahane:

“We played three games in five days, so the guys are in good shape. It’s all about giving our best and playing to our strength. Basically, it’s all about taking wickets. Prashant Chopra comes in for Stuart Binny, Midhun comes in for Varun Aaron.”

Dinesh Karthik:

“The wicket looks good. Early days in the tournament, we are trying to keep the mood and spirits up. Harry Gurney comes in for Lockie Ferguson.”

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Teams:

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI):

Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine, Robin Uthappa, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik(w/c), Shubman Gill, Andre Russell, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav, Harry Gurney, Prasidh Krishna

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI):

Ajinkya Rahane(c), Jos Buttler(w), Steven Smith, Rahul Tripathi, Ben Stokes, Prashant Chopra, Krishnappa Gowtham, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Dhawal Kulkarni, Sudhesan Midhun

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