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Live scores IPL 2018 | Eliminator | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata beats Rajasthan; to face Hyderabad in Qualifier 2

Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson plays a shot during the IPL Eliminator match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson plays a shot during the IPL Eliminator match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Wednesday.   | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak

Despite leading 9-8 in the tournament head-to-head, what will be bothering Royals captain is that his side lost both the matches against KKR in the league stage.

 

Losses, both in terms of men and results, will be occupying the mind of Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane as he prepares to meet Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL Eliminator at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

Despite leading 9-8 in the tournament head-to-head, what will be bothering Royals captain is that his side lost both the matches against KKR in the league stage.

Added to it is the team’s fluctuating form that almost saw the inaugural edition champion falling by the wayside.

Rahane’s problems have also been compounded by the departure of the two English imports — opener Jos Butler and all-rounder Ben Stokes, called up for national duty.