IPL 2020 playoff scenarios: Smith's Rajasthan Royals in playoff contention after win over Kings XI Punjab

IPL 2020 playoffs race: It was a must-win game for Steve Smith and Co and they beat Kings XI Punjab to stay alive in the tournament.

Who will have the last laugh?

Ben Stokes slammed a 24-ball 50 as Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab by seven wickets to snap their five-match winning streak and stay alive in the IPL 2020 playoff race. Rajasthan will take on Kolkata Knight Riders next while Punjab will face the Chennai Super Kings.

Already through

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians became the first team to qualify for the knockouts after CSK trumped KKR by six wickets on Thursday.

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