Dream11 IPL 2020: Jason Holder hits bullseye to send Robin Uthappa packing for 19

Rajasthan and Kolkata are battling it out in Match 40 of Dream11 IPL 2020 at Dubai International Cricket Stium. Having won toss, David Warner invited Rajasthan to bat first in a must-win game for both sides. Men in Pink got off to a blistering as both openers Robin Uthappa and Ben Stokes started attacking from word go.

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Jason Holder's brilliance in field ends Robin Uthappa's quickfire cameo

Uthappa, in particular, was aggressor between two openers as he showed glimpses of his old self with some attractive shots. Robin Uthappa scored 19 runs off 13 balls including two fours and one six before getting dismissed courtesy of a brilliant piece of fielding by Jason Holder.

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It all happened on third ball of third over bowled by Jason Holder. West Indies captain, who was roped in as a replacement for injured Mitchell Marsh, is playing his first match of tournament. Holder bowled a quick in-seamer which struck Stokes on his hips. ball went jacent to pitch on off-side and Uthappa took off for a single which was always going to be tight.

Holder quickly got to ball, turned and hit bullseye to send Robin Uthappa packing for 19. Rajasthan opener was casual in his approach and was me to pay by Jason Holder. Robin Uthappa run out helped Hyderab put brakes on Rajasthan's run-rate. 

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Here's clip of  Robin Uthappa run out

Meanwhile, at time of writing, Rajasthan reached 86/2 at end of 12 overs with Robin Uthappa and Sanju Samson back in pavillion. Rajasthan vs Hyderab match is a crucial fixture for both teams as a loss in this contest will pretty much end one team's chances of making it to playoffs in Dream11 IPL 2020.

Robin Uthappa IPL stats

Robin Uthappa IPL stats section in this year's competition has been below par, to say least. Rajasthan batsman has played nine matches, scoring 147 runs at a dismal aver of 16.33. His strike-rate has also been a modest 114.84. right-hander's form at top will be crucial for Rajasthan if y are to make it to final four of Dream11 IPL 2020.

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SOURCE: IPL TWITTER