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New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi has been appointed the spin consultant by Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming 13th edition of the IPL 2020. Interestingly, the 27-year-old was part of the Rajasthan Royals squad in 2018 and 2019 editions of the IPL. He was released ahead of last month's IPL auction.

The IPL 2019 is off to a flier, as we get set for match four of the tournament where former champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), in Jaipur on Monday.

The IPL 2019 if off to a flier, as we get set for Match 4 of the tournament between former champions Rajasthan Royals, who take on Kings XI Punjab, in Jaipur on Monday. While RR looks for their second title, KXIP eye their elusive maiden title, as we have a look at the key battles.

RR vs SRH: "Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack" - Sun Tzu. The SunRisers Hyderabad look unbeatable at the moment. How much is a defendable score in the IPL? At least 8 per over many teams would suggest but ask the SRH bowlers about it. They'll have a cheeky grin on their faces and nonchalantly challenge the batters' egos. That's how good they've been. SRH are currently 2nd on the league table with 5 wins under their belt. RR vs SRH will be a huge test for the home side but at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan have battered teams with fervent deftness. RR have won 3 games out of 6. Can they stop the immovable force in SRH?

After playing a blinder in the previous game against the KXIP, MS Dhoni will look to replicate his batting form, although, he'd like to see his team through this time. If it were not for a sore back, Dhoni would have easily finished the game for CSK. The men in yellow move to their new home, Pune, courtesy a few political reasons. However, Dhoni is familiar with the conditions at Pune and against a pale looking Rajasthan, he'll certainly fancy his chances. Match number 17 of the IPL, CSK vs RR will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.

The RR vs MI game is a bottom half battle of the blues as Mumbai Indians travel to the Sawai Man Singh Stadium to take on Rajasthan Royals. Mumbai sit in 7th place with just 1 win from 4 games. However, it will be the Royals who will be more worried after losing their last two matches by big margins - 64 runs and 7 wickets. Mumbai, on the other hand, have the momentum having beaten RCB in their last encounter after losing 3 close games at the start of the tournament.

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