Rajasthan win to keep IPL playoff hopes alive

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The Rajasthan Royals have kept their hopes of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs alive.

They successfully chased down 161 to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets on Saturday night.

Liam Livingstone and Steven Smith both made 40s to guide the Royals to the crucial win. 

Smith's men now have to win all their remaining games to be in contention for the playoffs.

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