Why is 50th match between kings xi punjab vs rajasthan royals the most important in ipl 2020?
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Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals will square off in the 50th game of IPL 2020 and this match could make-or-break the playoff situation where six teams are vying for three spots. Kings XI
Punjab's game against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020 will be very important in the race for the playoffs as six teams are in the fray for the remaining three playoff spots. The IPL 2020
will hit a half century on Friday when the 50th match will take place between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi. The stakes for this match are
very high not just for Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, but for four other teams who are in the fray for the final three spots in the knockout stages. Mumbai Indians are the only team
to have secured qualification but for three spots, there will be a big battle. The outcome of this game will be important for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight
Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab. Safe to say, this is the most important clash in IPL 2020. The previous encounter between the two sides in Sharjah was
historic and nerve-jangling. Mayank Agarwal hit a century and Kings XI Punjab made 223/3. In response, Sanju Samson hit 85 but it looked like Rajasthan Royals were out of the contest as they
needed 51 off 18 balls. In came Rahul Tewatia and he proceeded to change the match dramatically. After struggling for 8 off 19 balls, Tewatia hit Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in one over
and Rajasthan Royals hit seven sixes in nine balls as they registered the highest successful chase by a side in IPL history. The winner and loser of the match will suffer contrasting
fortunes which will also impact other teams. This is what is at stake in the event of a victory or loss for both sides. Victory and loss for KXIP, RR If Kings XI Punjab win the contest
today, they will eliminate Rajasthan Royals from the playoff race. The win by Kings XI Punjab will also make Sunrisers Hyderabad’s last two games a must-win. If Kings XI Punjab win by a big
margin, then they can surge to the second spot in the points table, which will put pressure on Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals. For Kolkata Knight Riders, their campaign will
effectively be over if Kings XI Punjab win as their net run-rate is the second-worst among the playoff contenders. If Kings XI Punjab lose, then Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals,
Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals all stay in contention for the playoffs. If Rajasthan Royals beat KL Rahul’s team, then the status quo will remain heading
into the double headers on Saturday and Sunday. The remaining six teams will be separated by just two points. For Kolkata Knight Riders, a Kings XI Punjab loss keeps them afloat. If KL
Rahul’s team lose to Chennai Super Kings in their last game, then the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals game becomes a potential shootout provided Royal Challengers Bangalore beat
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals lose to both Mumbai Indians and Virat Kohli’s team. So for five teams, they will be praying that Kings XI Punjab’s five-game winning streak ends today
while KL Rahul would be aiming to provide more heartbreak and tension to the other sides as they continue with their resurgence.