By finishing atop the table Royals will not only avoid playing rampaging Chennai Super Kings in the semifinals but also they will get to play their last-four stage match at home, where they have an incredible 11-match winning streak.
Otago Volts are currently placed second in the group with 12 points from three matches and could knock out IPL champions Mumbai Indians if they win.
The match between the Volts and Mumbai was washed away putting the reigning IPL champions in quandary.
Rajasthan Royals' thumping nine-wicket victory against Perth Scorchers has again proved that they are master of the conditions in Jaipur.
On the other hand Otago Volts are also a confident lot with a 15 match winning streak and the show of nerves in the thrilling victory over Highveld Lions the previous night has resulted in more self belief.
Teams:
Rajasthan Royals: Rahul Dravid (Capt.), Ajinkya Rahane, Sanju Samson (wk), Shane Watson, Stuart Binny, Brad Hodge, Ashok Menaria, James Faulkner, Kevon Cooper, Rahul Shukla, Pravin Tambe.
Otago Volts: Brendon McCullum (Capt.), Neil Broom, Hamish Rutherford, Derek de Boorder (wk), Ryan ten Doeschate, Jimmy Neesham, Nathan McCullum, Ian Butler, Neil Wagner, James McMillan, Nick Beard.
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