Published 12:35 IST, October 15th 2020

Ben Stokes amazes fans with first training session during Dream11 IPL 2020; watch video

The Rajasthan franchise uploaded a video on Instagram where Ben Stokes is seen sweating it out to get back in the groove for the Dream11 IPL 2020.

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Rajasthan all-rounder Ben Stokes recently joined franchise in UAE to ply his trade in Dream11 IPL 2020. Englishman was in New Zealand with his ailing far, which forced him to miss first six matches of tournament. However, after reaching UAE and serving mandatory quarantine period, Ben Stokes was up and running with his training for Dream11 IPL 2020.

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Rajasthan share first training video of Ben Stokes

On Wednesday, official Instagram handle of Rajasthan franchise uploaded a video on photo and video sharing site where Ben Stokes is seen sweating it out to get back in groove for cricketing extravaganza. In video, Ben Stokes is seen leaving hotel with his cricketing gear in what is his first training session of season. southpaw has a gruelling net session where he trains with bat and smashes bowlers all over park with ease.  England all-rounder is later involved in a vigorous bowling session.

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Ben Stokes had a forgettable Dream11 IPL 2020 debut against Hyderabad. Rajasthan star was promoted to open batting alongside Jos Buttler but Stokes failed to deliver goods as he was cleaned up by Khaleel Ahmed for just 5 (6). Rajasthan ended up winning match by five wickets.

fixture against Delhi on Wednesday was Ben Stokes' second game of tournament. Chasing a target of 162, Ben Stokes emerged as top-scorer for his team as he scored 41 off 35 balls before being dismissed by debutant Tushar Deshpande. However, it wasn't eugh as Rajasthan fell short by 13 runs and suffered ir fifth defeat of season. Rajasthan outfit's chances to make playoffs are slim with three wins and five losses in eight games.

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Men in Pink will need ir top guns like Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Steve Smith to fire if y are to have any chances of making it to final four. Courtesy of ir loss against Delhi, Rajasthan continue to remain at penultimate position in Dream11 IPL points table.

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On or hand, Delhi are w at top of Dream11 IPL points table with 12 points to ir name. Meanwhile, according to  Rajasthan Dream11 IPL schedule, Steve Smith's men will w take on Bangalore in Match 33 of Dream11 IPL 2020 on Saturday, October 17 in Dubai. Let's take a look at Rajasthan Dream11 IPL schedule.

Rajasthan Dream11 IPL schedule

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SOURCE: RAJASTHAN IPL TEAM INSTAGRAM

12:35 IST, October 15th 2020