Top 3 player battles to watch out for in KKR vs PBKS IPL 2024 clash

Both teams Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as well as Punjab Kings (PBKS) have had a contrasting Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 so far. The KKR team are currently in the number two spot on the points table. Shreyas Iyer led the KKR side have won 5 games out of the seven games they have played so far in the tournament. They have just lost 2 games and have 10 points in their bank. On the other hand, the Punjab Kings did not have the best of the tournament so far as they have won just two games out of the eight games so far in the tournament. Out of the 8 games PBKS have played they have lost 6 and are currently at number 9th spot on the points table. With both the teams gearing up for the 42nd match of the IPL 2024, the fans would be expecting a thrilling contest between both the batting dominant team. Hence, with the thrilling contest on the way, let us look at the top three battles to look out for are;

Mitchell Starc vs Shikhar Dhawan

The most expensive player in IPL history, Mitchell Starc has not been worth the amount spent on him in the auction. Until now the left-arm pacer has been expensive and has leaked runs both at the death and also with the new ball. On the other hand, Shikhar Dhawan will be looking to make a comeback after being missed out on a couple of games. There is also no denying that the form of Shikhar is very much crucial for the success of the PBKS.

Arshdeep Singh vs Shreyas Iyer

With the slot of another pacer still open along Jasprit Bumrah, the left-arm pacer will be certainly looking to make his case strong for that slot. Arshdeep has had a quiet series as per his standard as he has picked up eight wickets in the tournament so far. In addition to it, his struggle at the death overs is also pretty much visible to all. His battle with the KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer will be mouthwatering. The India batter has blown hot and cold in the tournament so far with bat and hence it will be an intriguing battle to watch out for. 

Kagiso Rabada vs Sunil Narine

The veteran South Africa pacer has been one of the shining lights for the PBKS franchise as he has picked up wickets at crucial juncture of the game. Rabada has 10 wickets to his name so far and he will certainly be in charge of dismissing the swashbuckling KKR opener Sunil Narine. Narine has been in the form of his life with the bat in hand. The left-hand batter has smashed 286 runs in the tournament so far with a strike rate of 146.91 to his name. If all PBKS have to compete in the game, then they will have to dismiss Narine cheaply. 

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