IPL 2020: Shane Warne motivates Rajasthan ahead of the Northern derby against Punjab

Rajasthan's 'Brand Ambassor' Shane Warne has urged his players to go out all guns blazing during ir Dream11 IPL 2020 match against Punjab at Sharjah Cricket Stium, Sharjah on Sunday. Both teams will be heing into this contest high on confidence after having won ir respective encounters. Rajasthan h got better of a resurgent Chennai on Tuesday night while Punjab h decimated Bangalore by a mammoth 97 runs on Thursday. refore, it remains to be seen who will come out on top in rrn derby.

'Put on a show tonight': Shane Warne

Ahe of high-octane rrn derby, Rajasthan franchise h asked ir former captain who h led m to ir first and only triumph in 2008 what would be his last-minute vice for players to which Australian spin legend replied by saying that 'Effort is free and a choice !' and n urged boys to go out and put a show on Sunday night. 

legendary leggie n mentioned that time has come for inaugural edition's champions to flex ir muscles, show competition i.e. what y are capable of and why y are best team in competition. 1999 World Cup winner concluded by saying that y are all up for challenge.

Rajasthan Vs Punjab: He-to-he records

Both teams are kind of equally matched when it comes to overall he-to-he records. Out of 19 matches that two teams have played so far, Rajasthan have mand 10 wins while Punjab have won or 9. refore, if 2014 finalists man to win this one, n both teams will be equally matched in terms of he-to-he records. 

Players to watch out for. 

Youngster Sanju Samson would be expected to make his bat do talking once again as he h done against Chennai where he h scored a match-winning half-century by smashing sixes at will. Even skipper Steve Smith would be hoping to make an impact with bat as well. Meanwhile, middle-order batsmen including likes of Robin Uthappa and David Miller who h a forgettable outing in last game would be er to prove a point or two against KL Rahul & Co. 

bowling line-up that includes star English pacer Jofra Archer will be hoping to chip in with wickets at regular intervals. On top of m all, Jos Buttler's selection will boost morale of former champions as well. At same time, it remains to be seen wher 2019 World Cup winner will be donning keeper's gloves, or will Rajasthan franchise stick to Sanju Samson?
Coming back to Punjab, ir captain KL Rahul h led m from front in last game against Bangalore with an unbeaten match-winning 132 and he will be hoping to repeat same against rrn rivals. His opening partner Mayank Agarwal will also be looking to unleash pyrotechnics from his bat like he has been doing in last two games. 

2014 finalists' bowling line-up is one of best in tournament. Premier Indian pacer Mohammed Shami and West Indian sensation Sheldon Cottrell have ability to do some dam with new ball in hand. ir spin department that boasts of youngster Ravi Bishi and Murugan Ashwin can provide some much-needed breakthroughs for Punjab at regular intervals.

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