The match 42 of the TATA IPL 2024 will witness clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). The match is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 26 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR with 10 points is on the 2nd position. While PBKS with 2 wins and 6 defeats in the IPL 2024 is on the 8th position.
Shreyas Iyer is the skipper of KKR, while Shikhar Dhawan is captaining PBKS. Kolkata has dominated Punjab in the head to head encounters with 21 victories in 32 matches. In this article, we will take a look at the 3 key player battles to watch out for in the match 42 of the TATA IPL 2024 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.
Also Read: KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2024 Match 42: Eden Gardens Pitch Report & IPL Stats
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Here are the three key player battles to watch out for during the KKR vs PBKS match:
1) Mitchell Starc vs Sam Curran
Mitchell Starc will be up against Sam Curran for the first time in the IPL, but these two stars have played lot of cricket at the international stage against each other. Curran is batting as an opener in absence of Shikhar Dhawan and Starc will be a possible threat to him. Therefore, it will be interesting to see the battle between these two during the KKR vs PBKS match.
2) Andre Russell vs Harshal Patel
Andre Russell is one of the most destructive batters in the world especially in the death overs. On the other hand, Harshal Patel has been consistently bowling well and has numerous variations which he can use against the Caribbean batter. Therefore, it will be an interesting to see who will come up on top in this player battle.
3) Phil Salt vs Kagiso Rabada
Phil Salt gives a solid start to the KKR’s innings and likes to make full use of the powerplay. Kagiso Rabada, on the other hand has pace and accuracy in his bowling that can pose a threat to the opposition batters. Rabada comes to bowl in the powerplay and likes to strike. This battle between both overseas players will be an interesting one to watch.
