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.
Published : Oct 30, 2020 19:15 IST
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.
IPL 2020 Points Table Today
| TEAMS | P | W | L | Points | NRR |
| Mumbai Indians | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | +1.186 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 12 | 7 | 5 | 14 | +0.048 |
| Delhi Capitals | 12 | 7 | 5 | 14 | +0.030 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 13 | 6 | 7 | 12 | -0.133 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 6 | 7 | 12 | -0.377 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 6 | 7 | 12 | -0.467 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 5 | 7 | 10 | +0.396 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 5 | 8 | 10 | -0.532 |