Knight Riders brace for stern test against high-flying Royals

Kolkata Knight Riders fill face a stern test when they face an undefeated Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.

The Royals have taken the tournament by storm, achieving the highest-ever run-chase in IPL history against Kings XI Punjab in their last match.

In two wins from two matches, the Royals have got past the 200-mark with ease and in process, they have found two stars in Sanju Samson and Rahul Tewatia.

In his second coming at the Royals, Haryana all-rounder Tewatia got instant stardom for his 31-ball 53 against KXIP, which helped the side chase down a record 224 with three balls to spare.

Struggling to get off the blocks quickly, Tewatia, who was on 17 from 23 deliveries with the team needing 51 from the last three overs, smacked left-arm quick Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over to turn the tables for RR.

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