The match 4 of the TATA IPL 2024 will witness clash between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 24 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Both teams will be looking start their campaign on a positive note and look to grab the 2 points.
LSG is favourite to win this encounter against RR. Both teams have played 3 matches, with Rajasthan winning 2 games and Lucknow winning 1 game so far in the head to head encounters. In this article, we will take a look at the 3 key player battles to watch out for in the match 4 of the TATA IPL 2024 between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants.
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Here are the three key player battles to watch out for during the RR vs LSG match:
1) KL Rahul vs Trent Boult
KL Rahul will aim to get back in form in the IPL 2024, but will be challenged in the form of Trent Boult. Boult has dismissed Rahul twice in their last IPL meetings, on the other hand Rahul also has an impressive strike rate. Therefore, it will be interesting to see that who emerges victorious as the two sides clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
2) Nicholas Pooran vs Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin has a history to trouble left-handers and when Nicholas Pooran will be batting, he will surely come to action, showcasing his expertise. However, Pooran is a mentally strong player and has often played aggressive innings whenever the situation has demanded. When the two will meet, it will be interesting to see who gets an upper hand.
3) Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Marcus Stoinis
Yashasvi Jaiswal is fresh off a stellar Test Series against England and will look to continue his good form in the IPL 2024 as well. Marcus Stoinis, on the other hand is also having a good run in the T20 cricket. Stoinis has dismissed Jaiswal twice in their last IPL encounters, so it will interesting to see who comes out of top in this battle between the two.
