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English blow to Rajasthan Royals after KKR loss
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![However, he was the most impressive for Royals, last night against KKR, picking up three for 15. The absence of Buttler and Stokes can become a huge factor if Rajasthan do manage to qualify for the play-offs .](https://wcstatic.abplive.in/en/prod/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cC0adXchnM.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
However, he was the most impressive for Royals, last night against KKR, picking up three for 15. The absence of Buttler and Stokes can become a huge factor if Rajasthan do manage to qualify for the play-offs .
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![He scored just 185 runs from 12 games so far and has just picked up 5 wickets with an economy of 8.72.](https://cdn.abplive.com/imagebank/default_16x9.png)
He scored just 185 runs from 12 games so far and has just picked up 5 wickets with an economy of 8.72.
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![Stokes attracted the highest bid for successive years (12.5 crores) in the IPL but failed to live up to the expectations.](https://cdn.abplive.com/imagebank/default_16x9.png)
Stokes attracted the highest bid for successive years (12.5 crores) in the IPL but failed to live up to the expectations.
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![While Buttler going back in the middle of IPL came as major shock to Rajasthan, the other Englishman, Ben Stokes’ exit was an expected one.](https://cdn.abplive.com/imagebank/default_16x9.png)
While Buttler going back in the middle of IPL came as major shock to Rajasthan, the other Englishman, Ben Stokes’ exit was an expected one.
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![Their most prolific overseas player, Jos Buttler, who had scored four consecutive half-centuries batting at the top of the order was named in England Test squad and therefore will have to head back home on Wednesday.](https://cdn.abplive.com/imagebank/default_16x9.png)
Their most prolific overseas player, Jos Buttler, who had scored four consecutive half-centuries batting at the top of the order was named in England Test squad and therefore will have to head back home on Wednesday.
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![Buttler got a surprise Test call-up in the expense of James Vince for the two-match Test series against Pakistan slated to begin from May 24.](https://cdn.abplive.com/imagebank/default_16x9.png)
Buttler got a surprise Test call-up in the expense of James Vince for the two-match Test series against Pakistan slated to begin from May 24.
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![Both Stokes and Buttler will leave for England on Wedensday, a day after their defeat to KKR.](https://cdn.abplive.com/imagebank/default_16x9.png)
Both Stokes and Buttler will leave for England on Wedensday, a day after their defeat to KKR.
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![The Royals wasted a strong start after being caught in the web of left-arm chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav.](https://cdn.abplive.com/imagebank/default_16x9.png)
The Royals wasted a strong start after being caught in the web of left-arm chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav.
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![At this stage, the Rajasthan based franchise has to deal with two absentees.](https://cdn.abplive.com/imagebank/default_16x9.png)
At this stage, the Rajasthan based franchise has to deal with two absentees.
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![Royals are now stuck on 12 points from 13 matches and will have to win their last match handsomely and expect a little help from other teams to qualify for the play-offs.](https://cdn.abplive.com/imagebank/default_16x9.png)
Royals are now stuck on 12 points from 13 matches and will have to win their last match handsomely and expect a little help from other teams to qualify for the play-offs.
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![Rajasthan Royals’ bid to qualify for the play-offs took heavy beating from Kolkata Knight Riders after the latter beat them by six wickets on Tuesday.](https://cdn.abplive.com/imagebank/default_16x9.png)
Rajasthan Royals’ bid to qualify for the play-offs took heavy beating from Kolkata Knight Riders after the latter beat them by six wickets on Tuesday.
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![From being 63 for no loss in five overs, the Royals were bowled out for 142 in 19 overs. In reply, the KKR middle order showed exactly how to chase a target led by captain Dinesh Karthik (41*).](https://cdn.abplive.com/imagebank/default_16x9.png)
From being 63 for no loss in five overs, the Royals were bowled out for 142 in 19 overs. In reply, the KKR middle order showed exactly how to chase a target led by captain Dinesh Karthik (41*).
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