IPL 2024: Top 3 key player battles to watch out for in the KKR vs RR match

The 31st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This match is extremely important for both teams as the winner of this match will become the table topper. While RR will get 12 points on winning and will retain their position, KKR will get 10 points and move to the top of the table since their net run rate (NRR) is better than the Royals. Moreover, the player battles will be fun to watch as some players have played against each other for quite a long time. 

Let's take a look at the key player battles of KKR vs RR match in IPL 2024:

1. Andre Russell vs Yuzvendra Chahal:

Andre Russell is one of those players who is a clean striker of the ball. He can clear the ball and go after any bowler he wants to. On the other hand, Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the best spinners in India. He is also the Purple Cap holder of the IPL 2024. However, in this player battle, Russel has an upper edge on Chahal as he has played 41 balls and scored 81 runs while Chahal has taken his wicket only one. 

2. Shreyas Iyer vs Trent Boult:

While Trent Boult has been the best bowler in the tournament so far, Shreyas Iyer is no less than him. Iyer is a wonderful batter and knows how to hit the ball well. Moreover, Iyer has faced around 42 balls and scored 50 runs while Boult has dismissed him only once. Hence, Boult must look for ways to dismiss Skipper Iyer if they want to win this match.

3. Sanju Samson vs Sunil Narine:

Sanju Samson has a lot of experience when it comes to IPL and so does Sunil Narine. Both players have played enough cricket against each other as Samson has faced 82 balls and scored 66 runs while Narine was successful enough to dismiss him thrice. This battle is years long and will be fun to watch considering the present form of both players.