Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 60 runs in the second encounter on Sunday to eliminate Steve Smith-led side from the IPL 2020 playoffs race. With this win, KKR stays in contention along with Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad for remaining three places in the IPL 2020 playoffs. While Mumbai Indians have already qualified for IPL 2020 playoffs, Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab apart from Royals are out of IPL 2020 playoffs contention. KKR vs RR Stat Highlights IPL 2020: Pat Cummins Registers Best Figures as Kolkata Knight Riders Eliminate Rajasthan Royals From Playoffs Race.

Captain Eoin Morgan set the tone for Knight Riders with a valuable 35-ball 68-run knock. Morgan’s innings meant KKR could score massive 191. After Morgan, it was Pat Cummins who made things miserable for Royals. Cummins picked four wickets out fo first five to fell and helped KKR take control in a must-win game. Apparently, both Morgan and Cummins were praised heavily by fans on social media. Check out some of the reaction we found on Twitter. Dinesh Karthik Catch Video to Dismiss Ben Stokes is Going Viral, Twitterati Lavish Praise on KKR Wicketkeeper.

Terrific Duo

Led From the Front

New Captain Cool?

Up There, Among the Best

Worthwhile!

Appreciate it!

Team Effort

It was a do or die situation for both the sides and now KKR stay alive in IPL 2020. They moves to fourth spot for now on the IPL 2020 points table. If Mumbai Indians defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday, KKR will then qualify for IPL 2020 playoffs irrespective of the DC vs RCB match result.

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