The Rajasthan Royals and the Kings XI Punjab were involved in a bit of twitter banter just prior to the start of the league after the schedule of the IPL 2019 was released by the BCCI. Hence there is an added spice to the contest which the fans in Jaipur will certainly relish. The two teams have met each other on 17 occasions with Rajasthan Royals winning 10 and 7 matches going in favour of Kings XI Punjab. One of their games ended in an eliminator and some of their contests have gone right down to the wire. So it is very difficult to predict which way the pendulum will swing when these two are involved. Let us have a quick look back at their last five encounters. Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab Live Cricket Score.

RR vs KXP – May 8 2018 – SMS Stadium, Jaipur – RR won by 15 runs

Jos Butler hit a 58 ball 82 to power his Rajasthan side to 158 runs with very little support from the rest of the batsman. Chasing 159 runs for a win, Punjab kept on losing wickets early on and were 66-5 at one stage. K L Rahul brought some respectability to the score with a well made 95 but it was not enough as Kings XI Punjab went down by 15 runs.

KXP vs RR – May 6 2018 – Holkar Stadium, Indore – KXP won by 6 wickets

When the two teams met in Indore, Rajasthan Royals set Kings XI Punjab a target of 153 runs with Jos Butler once again the top scorer for Rajasthan with 51. In reply, KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis got Punjab home with a brilliant partnership in the end. Rahul scored 84 not out as he continued his golden run with the bat. RR vs KXIP, IPL 2019 Match 4 Preview: Steve Smith in Focus as Rajasthan Royals to Take on Kings XI Punjab in Jaipur at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

RR vs KXP – April 21, 2015 – Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad – Match Tied ( KXP won the one-over eliminator)

A brilliant game of cricket with no winners at the end of the game as both sides finished on 191 runs at the end of their quota of twenty overs. In the super over that ensued, Punjab scored 15 runs batting first courtesy some brilliant batting by Shaun Marsh. Rajasthan in response could barely manage 6 runs and lost two batsmen and the contest which came across as a shock as they looked favourites at one stage.

KXP vs RR – April 10, 2015 – Sahara Stadium, Pune – RR won by 26 runs

James Faulkner produced an all-round package to take help his team overcome Kings XI Punjab in Pune. The Australian international scored crucial 46 runs lower down the order which meant RR set a target of 163 runs for the Kings from Punjab. Now with a ball in his hand, he picked up 3 wickets for 26 runs to restrict the opposition to 136/8. IPL 2019 Schedule in PDF: Download VIVO Indian Premier League 12 Full Timetable With Fixtures, Matches, Team and Venue Details.

KXP vs RR – May 23, 2014 – PCA Stadium Mohali, Chandigarh – KXP won by 16 runs

One of those games where there were no individual big scores from the batting team but everyone chipped in with decent contribution that made sure Kings XI Punjab set up a decent total of 179 runs. Although a target of 180 runs is never safe particularly in Mohali, the Kings bowled and fielded well to script a 16 run win over Rajasthan.

It is clear from these encounters that the two teams are unpredictable in nature but they are highly entertaining. With so many stars on display, the crowd in Jaipur have a potential cricketing feast awaiting them.

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