IPL 2020, Match 50: Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals - Toss Report

High-flying Kings XI Punjab will be looking to extend their winning run to an impressive six games when they take on Rajasthan Royals in the 50th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ defeat on Thursday have boosted Kings XI Punjab’s hopes of making it to the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Barring the top three sides, only Kings XI Punjab could win eight games at the league stage and it would be more than enough to progress to the next round.

Currently at the fourth spot with 6 wins from 12 games, the KL Rahul-led side if high on confidence after winning all of its last five games. They will be looking to make the most of their momentum when they lock horns against the Royals tonight.

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For Royals, today’s clash is a do or die one. On 10 points currently, if Royals lose tonight, they will be out of the playoffs race. The Royals will be feeling confident too after chasing down 195 against Mumbai Indians in their previous outing and will be desperate to continue the winning momentum tonight.

Toss report:

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and have decided to field first against Kings XI Punjab .

Playing elevens:

Kings XI Punjab:

KL Rahul(w/c), Mandeep Singh, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Deepak Hooda, Chris Jordan, Murugan Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

Rajasthan Royals:

Robin Uthappa, Ben Stokes, Steven Smith(c), Sanju Samson(w), Jos Buttler, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Varun Aaron, Kartik Tyagi