Steve Smith, batting at number 3 for Australia, came back to form after series of failures during IPL 2020. Dream 11 IPL 2020 Sept 19 - Nov 10. The Royals' batting has come under pressure as their captain Steve Smith has been woefully out of form in IPL 2020. But Smith made a comeback in the 12th season of the IPL to satisfy his hunger for runs. Squad List. IPL 2020 | Needed partnerships in the middle after strong start, says RR's Steve Smith Rajasthan Royals fell short by 13 runs against Delhi Capitals as the side faced its fifth defeat in IPL 2020. Smith began the season on a high, hitting two back-to-back fifties against Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab. TWEET. In his captaincy, Rajasthan finished their campaign at the bottom of the table with six wins and eight defeats. Smith was retained as captain by Rajasthan-based franchise ahead of the IPL 2020. It remains to be seen who comes on top this time. 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Speaking at the end of the game, Rajasthan skipper Steve Smith rued poor batting effort to go down against Kolkata. Steve Smith failed to impress with his bat in IPL 2020 for Rajasthan Royals The Australian batsman scored 311 runs in 14 innings for RR at an average of 25.91 Ahead of the start of the ODIs against India, Smith claims to have 'found his hands' "This game, we should have got those runs. In the end, the Royals lost by just 13 runs after some fine death bowling from the table-toppers. MP Home Minister directs police … However, he wasn't up to the mark both as leader and batsman. IPL 2020: Just Got AB'd There, Says Steve Smith After AB de Villiers Stuns Rajasthan Royals. Samson stole the show at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah as he wreaked havoc on the CSK bowlers with his willow. Image: IPL. For reprint rights: Syndications Today, Steve Smith has been struggling for consistency at IPL 2020 (Courtesy of BCCI), IPL 2020: Steve Smith a fantastic player - Rajasthan Royals not worried about captain's ordinary bat, IPL 2020: Shikhar Dhawan overtakes Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina and Rohit Sharma with 39th IPL fifty, Steve Smith has managed just 163 runs in 8 matches in IPL 2020, Smith has 5 single-digit scores so far as Royals struggle for batting consistency, The Royals need to win at least 4 of their next 6 games to stand a chance of making the play-offs. Rajasthan had set a mammoth total of 217 runs with significant contributions from skipper Steve Smith, Sanju Samson and Jofra Archer. RR vs SRH: We needed more runs to defend, says Steve Smith; RR vs SRH: We needed more runs to defend, says Steve Smith . He is a guy who works on his game hard. Rajasthan Royals are rooted to the 7th spot of the IPL 2020 points table after just 3 wins in 8 matches. He is the second-highest scorer for his team this season with 246 runs in 10 matches including three fifties. The fact that his side failed to make the finals means Smith hasn't played a … IPL 2020, KXIP vs RR: Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith hailed Ben Stokes as one of the "best in the world" following the Englishman's sublime performances in … He scored 105 off just 66 balls, which included 11 fours and 4 sixes. IPL2020: Lost too many wickets in clumps, says Steve Smith after RR's failed run chase vs DC IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals had to chase down a par score against Delhi Capitals but losing wickets at regular intervals led to their downfall and eventual defeat by 13 runs in Dubai on Wednesday. We have 6 more games to go and we have to make sure we play good cricket in the coming games. SHARE. Rajasthan Royals need to win at least 4 of their upcoming 6 matches as the play-offs race is looking tighter than ever. Steve Smith. IPL 2020 IPL 2020, Rajasthan Royals season review: Top performers, match results and video highlights A recap of how Rajasthan Royals performed in … Notably, the iconic SCG is set to host the first two ODIs, while the final one will be played at the Manuka Oval. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) On Tuesday, October 6, Rajasthan Royals (RR) lost to the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 57 runs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Australians were beaten 1-2 in the ODI series the last time India toured Down Under (2018/19). For me, it's about playing proper cricket shots and manipulating the field. I walked past (men's team assistant coach) Andrew McDonald and said 'I've found them again'," he stated. SHARE. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: RCB Bowlers Did Well, Maybe We Shouldn't Have Batted First, Says Eoin Morgan. The two-time winners beat the 2008 champions by 37 runs to snap their unbeaten streak in the Dream11 IPL 2020. At the same time, in IPL 2020, let us see whether Steve Smith manages to win the title of 13th season for Rajasthan Royals or not. The two-month long tour will kick-off with the ODI series on November 27. He had a good start, got some runs there. IPL 2020 News. 78,780 01:51 19 Oct 20. The skipper's form (or the lack of it) has put pressure on the inexperienced middle-order. In IPL 2019, Pant scored 488 runs in 16 matches at an average of 37.53 and a strike rate of 162.66, with three fifties. Despite Rahul Tewatia and Riyan Parag showing courage in the middle order, Royals have paid the price for poor starts in the ongoing season. He scored 319 runs in 12 innings playing for Rajasthan Royals. His scores since the fifty against KXIP -- 3, 5, 6, 24, 5, 1. Bahutule rued not getting past the finish line against Delhi Capitals but he is confident the Royals will be able to get the job done and reach the play-offs. Smith explained why he wasn't consistent in the IPL. IPL 2020 in UAE: Steve Smith and David Warner: A contrasting tale of two captains. Steve Smith has managed just 163 runs in 8 matches in IPL 2020 Smith has 5 single-digit scores so far as Royals struggle for batting consistency The Royals need to win at least 4 of their next 6 games to stand a chance of making the play-offs Rajasthan Royals are rooted to the 7th spot of the IPL 2020 points table after just 3 wins in 8 matches. Rajasthan skipper Steve Smith said that things did not go according to the plan after their defeat at the hands of Kolkata at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. IPL 2020: Steve Smith & co end Kings XI fairytale Express Web Desk. However, Royals' spin consultant Sairaj Bahutule said the franchise is confident that its skipper, Smith will return to form and contribute to the team's success in the upcoming games. SHARE. Steve Smith was dismissed for just 1 in the Indian Premier League. Meanwhile, Smith could muster 311 runs from 14 games at an average of 25.91, including three fifties. 31-10-2020 . He finished with 311 runs in the IPL 2020 Smith was retained as captain by Rajasthan-based franchise ahead of the IPL 2020. Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Robin Uthappa and Sanju Samson got starts but none of them were able to convert them into match-winning knocks. Speaking to reporters in a virtual conference call, Smith explained that he was unable to play his natural game in IPL 2020, which affected his performance in the tournament. 01:51 Buttler & Smith recap a Royal victory. Sanju Samson and captain Steve Smith starred for Rajasthan Royals (RR) as they defeated MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 16 runs in their opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. I got a bit caught up with trying to be a bit too powerful and that's not quite my game.". Under Smith, Rajasthan Royals finished at number eight in the recently concluded IPL 2020. 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