The next clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens sees some key player face-offs which have the ability to shape the direction of the match.
Heinrich Klaasen vs. Sunil Narine
Heinrich Klaasen, who has an aggressive playing style, has always been troublesome for KKR bowlers. Previously, Heinrich Klaasen hit 34 off 22 deliveries without getting dismissed by Sunil Narine.
Travis Head vs. Varun Chakaravarthy
Travis Head has been a perennial performer for SRH, especially against pace bowling. Yet, he has also demonstrated some susceptibility to spin. Varun Chakaravarthy’s knack of providing misleading spin may prove decisive in reining in Head’s run-making.
Abhishek Sharma vs. Harshit Rana
Abhishek Sharma’s expertise in dealing with pace bowling, especially short-pitched bowling, makes him a player to watch out for. Harshit Rana, who prefers short-pitched bowling, will have to think tactically in order to combat Sharma’s aggressive game.
Ajinkya Rahane vs. Zeeshan Ansari
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane is tested by SRH’s Zeeshan Ansari, who has a penchant for getting top-order batsmen out. Rahane’s strategy against Ansari’s spin will be key in stabilizing KKR’s innings.
Sunil Narine vs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Sunil Narine’s forceful opening order batting will be tested by Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s swing attack. Kumar had in the past contained Narine’s scoring and thus this looks to be a testy one-sided contest.
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