KL Rahul To Thrash Narine, Starc To Dismiss Pooran? 5 Player Battles For LSG vs KKR

KL Rahul in action [AP]

On Sunday, Kolkata Knight Riders will cross swords against Lucknow Super Giants in match 54 of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. 

Led by Shreyas Iyer, KKR have been ruthless in the competition, occupying the second place in the points table with seven wins in ten matches. On the other hand, KL Rahul's LSG are placed just below their counterparts, securing six wins in ten appearances. 

Considering both teams have a formidable squad, we anticipate a nail-biter at the Ekana Stadium on Sunday night. So, before the show begins, here are the top five player battles to watch out for in this match. 

KL Rahul vs Sunil Narine

Stylish Indian batter KL Rahul has had an outstanding IPL 2024 campaign, amassing 406 runs at an average of 40.60 and a strike rate of 142.96. 

The experienced player from Karnataka has a stunning record against ace KKR spinner Sunil Narine, whom he could dominate in this game. 

KL Rahul vs Sunil Narine (in shortest format)

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Andre Russell vs Naveen-ul-Haq

Russell could be dismissed by Naveen [AP]

Veteran KKR all-rounder Andre Russell had a forgettable outing against MI as he was run out for seven runs. 

The Caribbean T20 great could face significant challenge from star Afghan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq, who has dismissed him thrice in 34 deliveries. 

Andre Russell vs Naveen-ul-Haq (in shortest format)

Nicholas Pooran vs Mitchell Starc

Swashbuckling West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran has been LSG's go-to man in the middle overs, amassing 305 runs at a blistering strike rate of 160.53. 

However, the explosive batter could be dismissed cheaply by Mitchell Starc, who has an extraordinary record against the southpaw. 

Nicholas Pooran vs Mitchell Starc (in shortest format)

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Rinku Singh vs Ravi Bishnoi

Rinku is in poor form [AP]

Dynamic Indian batter Rinku Singh has sustained a rough patch in the IPL 2024, managing only 132 runs at a mediocre average of 18.86. 

Rinku, who got out to Piyush Chawla vs MI, could be dismissed by LSG's talented leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi as he has got him twice in T20s. 

Marcus Stoinis vs Varun Chakravarthy

Ace Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has showcased remarkable consistency with the bat in the IPL 2024, amassing 316 runs at an average of 39.50. KKR's wily tweaker Varun Chakravarthy could emerge as his nemesis as he has a stunning record against the Aussie star.

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