Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan has been crucial for their franchises in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]
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The 24th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) will be a clash between the Titans and the Royals. The game is scheduled for April 10th at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium at 7:30 PM IST.
The 24th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) is not just another game. It's a clash of the Titans and the Royals, and the outcome holds immense significance in the context of the ongoing IPL season. Both teams are vying for the two crucial points, with GT eager to regain their momentum and the Royals determined to strengthen their position at the top.
While these two teams face each other, let us look at two of their biggest assets. Yuzi Chahal and Rashid Khan have been great exponents of modern spin bowling, especially in the fast-paced T20 format. Here, we will analyse who has been more important to each franchise.
Yuzvendra Chahal vs Rashid Khan - IPL Records for their franchises
Players
Matches
Wickets
Economy
Strike Rate
Average
Yuzvendra Chahal
35
56
7.77
14.40
18.70
Rashid Khan
38
51
7.60
17.70
22.50
The numbers state that Yuzi Chahal has been the more efficient bowler for Rajasthan Royals than Rashid Khan for GT. While Rashid has a better economy, Chahal outclasses him in all other departments.
Yuzvendra Chahal vs Rashid Khan - Phase Wise Comparison in IPL
Chahal vs Rashid - In powerplays
Players
Overs
Wickets
Economy
Strike Rate
Average
Yuzvendra Chahal
4
1
5.50
24
22
Rashid Khan
22.5
3
9.42
45.70
71.70
Table- Yuzvendra Chahal vs Rashid Khan in Powerplays
Though the sample size for Yuzi is small, his efficiency is better than Rashid Khan's. Though Khan has been used more frequently than Yuzi in the powerplays, his efficiency has not been high as he concedes more than 70 runs and takes about 7.3 overs to pick up a wicket in this phase.
Chahal vs Rashid - In Middle-overs
Players
Overs
Wickets
Economy
Strike Rate
Average
Yuzvendra Chahal
103.5
37
7.69
16.80
21.60
Rashid Khan
107
36
7.07
17.80
21.00
In the middle overs, too, Chahal has been more efficient than Rashid Khan. The Afghan superstar once again has a better economy, but when it comes to taking up wickets, Chahal is way ahead.
Chahal vs Rashid - In Death-overs
Players
Overs
Wickets
Economy
Strike Rate
Average
Yuzvendra Chahal
27
18
8.44
9
12.70
Rashid Khan
21
12
8.33
10.50
14.60
Even in the death-overs, Chahal was more efficient than Rashid Khan. Thus, he outclasses the Afghan star in all the phases as a bowler.
Yuzvendra Chahal vs Rashid Khan - Batting Efficiency
When the batting contribution of the two players is considered for their franchises, Rashid Khan is ahead. This does not need any stat support, as a regular cricket fan can say that Rashid has much better batting ability.
When we look at the bowling efficiencies of the two players, Yuzi is way ahead of Rashid. But Rashid comes close due to his batting efficiency. Yet, Chahal should be declared the more important player for the Royals than Rashid Khan for GT.