Published 12:36 IST, October 23rd 2020

Ben Stokes fails to hit single six in 100 balls on much-hyped Dream11 IPL comeback

Swashbuckling all-rounder Ben Stokes' return to Dream11 IPL 2020 has been lacklustre, as the cricketer is yet to make a significant impact this season.

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Rajasthan team's clash against Hyderab was pivotal for both sides as it could shatter losing side's fortunes in 13th edition of Dream11 Indian Premier League. Rajasthan, whose batting line-up has t lived up to expectations after ir initial flurry at Sharjah, h responsibility to post an imposing total on Thursday after being put in to bat by David Warner. team failed to effectively counter-attack Hyderab's disciplined bowling and  big names let m down yet again.

Ben Stokes fails to make an impact in Dream11 IPL 2020 after much-anticipated comeback 

It was imperative for Ben Stokes to fire against Hyderab on Thursday to keep his team's hopes alive in competition. ace all-rounder, who has been assigned role of an opener in Dream11 IPL 2020, has t been able to capitalise on opportunity. swashbuckling batsman perished to Rashid Khan after a scratchy 30 from 32 deliveries. 

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ace all-rounder has featured in five matches so far in Dream11 IPL 2020 after his return and has only mand to amass 110 runs. Kwn for his explosive batting, Stokes' scoring rate of 106.79 this season has often come under scrutiny. southpaw is yet to hit a six in this edition of cash-rich league after having played over 100 balls. 

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batsman looked a pale show of himself during his kck against Hyderab. Ben Stokes tried to break shackles and power his way into form, but his timing seemed to be off. His woes against Rashid Khan were evident. In spite of getting a lifeline after Vijay Shankar failed to hold on to his catch in 8th over, Stokes could t make most of his second chance. 

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Rajasthan vs Hyderab result

Defending a total of 154, Rajasthan were desperately seeking for early breakthroughs. Jofra Archer continued on his splendid form this season and was quick to dismiss David Warner and Jonny Bairstow early with his penetrative bowling. Manish Pandey and Vijay Shankar stitched toger a match-winning partnership of 140 runs to guide ir side to victory. Vijay Shankar scored his maiden fifty in Dream11 IPL 2020, while Manish Pandey hit a sublime 83* to clinch a 8-wicket win for Hyderab . 

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Rajasthan Dream11 IPL schedule

Dream11 IPL points table 

Hyderab climbed to fifth spot after ir comprehensive victory over Rajasthan, with eight points to ir name. Rajasthan, with an equal number of points, are placed at seventh spot. With Punjab, Hyderab and Rajasthan all tied at eight points, battle to enter into coveted top four has furr intensified. Delhi remain table toppers, while Chennai are wooden spooners. 

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12:36 IST, October 23rd 2020