SRH vs RCB: 5 Player Battles To Watch Out For

image-lhroqufbIt's a must-win game for RCB [Source: AP]

The 65th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League season will witness a high-octane face-off between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore. With both teams studded with some T20 superstars, we anticipate a nail-biting clash at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi international stadium in Hyderabad. 

Meanwhile, there are some on-field rivalries that can decide the outcome of the game. As both teams gear up for this game, let's jot down such five key battles to watch out for. 


Virat Kohli vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar

image-lhro5gypVirat Kohli in action [Source: AP]

Both Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been prolific performers for RCB and SRH, respectively, in the IPL over the years. However, Kumar holds the upper hand over the former Indian captain, dismissing him thrice in the IPL. 

Virat Kohli vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 62 balls, 75 runs, 3 dismissals


Rahul Tripathi vs Mohammed Siraj

image-lhro7c17Rahul Tripathi has blown hot and cold in the IPL [Source: AP]

Since joining SRH, Rahul Tripathi has been a consistent performer for the side, amassing 671 runs at an impressive strike rate of 145.24. However, RCB's Mohammed Siraj has dismissed him twice in the IPL and will be a definite threat to him in this game. 

Rahul Tripathi vs Mohammed Siraj: 43 balls, 58 runs, 2 dismissals


Glenn Maxwell vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar

image-lhro8bg4Glenn Maxwell is in sublime form [Source: AP]

After recovering from a leg injury, Glenn Maxwell has been sensational with the bat. The swashbuckling Australian all-rounder has enjoyed stellar success in the IPL this season, garnering 384 runs, including five fifties, at a blistering strike rate of 182.86. 

However, ace SRH seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has kept him quiet in the shortest format, dismissing him twice for only 41 runs. 

Glenn Maxwell vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 39 balls, 41 runs, 2 dismissals


Heinrich Klaasen vs Karn Sharma

image-lhrodpjzHeinrich Klaasen in action [Source: AP]

Known for his incredible ability to maul any kind of spin bowling, Heinrich Klaasen has emerged as SRH's saviour with the bat in the middle overs. 

But his battle with Karn Sharma will be worth-watching, as RCB will be dependent on their trump card to get rid of the dynamic South African. 


Faf du Plessis vs Marco Jansen

image-lhroliyeFaf du Plessis has piled up truckload of runs [Source: AP]

RCB skipper Faf du Plessis has grabbed a million eyeballs through his admirable consistency with the bat. In 12 innings, the veteran batter has smashed 631 runs at a superb strike rate of 154.28. 

However, his countryman Marco Jansen does make the new ball talk and will bring the ball back into him. Also, he has dismissed Du Plessis once, so the contest between these two will be interesting.  

Faf du Plessis vs Marco Jansen: 22 balls, 28 runs, 1 dismissal