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IPL 2020 | Another high-scoring contest on the cards as Rajasthan Royals face Kings XI Punjab https://ift.tt/2RZ8eKl

The return of Jos Buttler is set to bolster the Rajasthan Royals batting order as they take on the Kings XI Punjab in Sharjah. The showdown has all the potential to be a high-scoring thriller, with big-hitting prowess in both the sides. While the Royals began their tournament with an impressive victory over the Chennai Super Kings, KXIP made a brilliant comeback after Super Over heartbreak in their opening match to beat RCB by 97 runs.

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