IPL 2020: KXIP vs RR MyTeam11 Fantasy Cricket Prediction, Team News, Playing XI and Tips
Match Details for KXIP vs RR MyTeam11 contest
Indian Premier League 2020
Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
30th October, 2020,
7:30 PM IST
Preview for KXIP vs RR MyTeam11 Contest:
Kings XI Punjab are on a roll in the Indian Premier League. After 1 win from 7 games, and being at the bottom of the table, they turned things around quickly and have been on a 5 game winning run. Chris Gayle was back to his very best against KKR and they won the game by 8 wickets.
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Things haven’t been that smooth for Rajasthan Royals who are languishing at the second last spot in the group. However, thanks to a fantastic century from Stokes, they managed to overcome the favourites, Mumbai Indians in the previous game.
Injuries and unavailability:
Mayank Agarwal has been sitting out for the last two games after he injured himself in the match against Delhi Capitals. He is expected to be on the sidelines for this encounter as well.
Probable Playing XIs:
Kings XI Punjab: KL Rahul (C & WK), Mandeep Singh, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Deepak Hooda, Chris Jordan, Murugan Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh
Rajasthan Royals: Ben Stokes, Robin Uthappa, Jos Buttler, Steve Smith (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Ankit Rajpoot, Kartik Tyagi.
KXIP vs RR MyTeam11 Teams
Head to Head/Small League
In the small league, the expected playing XI consisting of the best players should be chosen. And as such, assembling the best individuals to ensure maximum quality in all departments will be the right thing to do.
Mega League
Experimental lineups should be put out for this and since both teams could look to shuffle the pack a little.
Top Picks for KXIP vs RR MyTeam11 Contest:
KL Rahul: KL Rahul has really come into his own in this tournament and his batting has been a treat to watch. He has already amassed 595 runs in this tournament and was the Man of the Match against Mumbai Indians for his brilliant innings.
Chris Gayle: Ever since Kings XI Punjab started including the left-handed batsman in their plans, their season has turned around dramatically. Gayle was the player of the match in the last game against KKR scoring 51 runs from just 29 deliveries.
Ben Stokes: Ben Stokes turned out to be extremely crucial for Rajasthan Royals as they took on table toppers Mumbai Indians. Chasing a big score on a pitch that favours the bowlers, Stokes scored a memorable century and finished the game with 107 runs from 60 deliveries.
Jofra Archer: Jofra Archer has been consistent and phenomenal throughout the IPL. He has taken 17 wickets so far and is in the running for the Purple Cap. Against Mumbai Indians, he picked up a couple of scalps as well.
Captain Picks for KXIP vs RR MyTeam11 Contest:
Captain: KL Rahul and Ben Stokes
KL Rahul is the current Orange Cap holder and has been miles ahead of everyone when it comes to making runs. Ben Stokes has been hit or miss in recent games, but he’s arriving into the game on the back of a century, so there’s that.
Vice Captains: Mohammad Shami and Jofra Archer
Mohammad Shami has taken 20 wickets in the tournament and is second in the Purple Cap list right now. Archer has been extremely impressive in his spells.
Budget picks for KXIP vs RR MyTeam11 Contest:
Nicholas Pooran: Nicholas Pooran is one of the best players between both the teams and would be expected to do well. He is available for just 8.5 credits.
Rahul Tewatia: Rahul Tewatia is an excellent performer and can prove to be an important multiplier pick at just 8.5 credits.
Ravi Bishnoi: Ravi Bishnoi is very impressive in his wicket taking abilities. He is available for just 8.5 credits.