Top 3 players to watch out for in KKR vs RCB clash in IPL 2024

In this article, we will discuss the Top 3 players to watch out for in KKR vs RCB clash in IPL 2024. The IPL doubleheader on Sunday kicks off with a clash between the in-form Kolkata Knight Riders and struggling Royal Challengers Bengaluru. KKR, currently sitting pretty in second place, will be heavy favourites against an RCB team languishing at the bottom of the table. These teams met earlier this season, and KKR emerged victorious thanks to a brilliant performance by Sunil Narine. With that in mind, expect KKR to hold the upper hand once again. Still, the presence of several star players on both sides promises an entertaining encounter for the fans.

On that note, here’s a look at three players to watch out for during the game:

3. Harshit Rana:

Harshit Rana impressed everyone in the previous encounter against RCB, picking up two crucial wickets, including that of Faf du Plessis. He displayed excellent control and accuracy with his bowling, making him a valuable asset for KKR. While his IPL experience is still limited, his performance against RCB and other oppositions showcased his potential.

Rana’s bowling style is characterized by his ability to swing the new ball and maintain tight lines and lengths throughout his spell. It is a given that RCB’s batters will be looking to go hard against him and that is where Rana will come into the game. It will be an interesting battle, one that Rana will be looking forward to.

2. Will Jacks:

While RCB’s bowling attack might be their Achilles heel, their batting has the potential to be explosive. Enter Will Jacks, the young English all-rounder. Though he hasn’t quite capitalized on his first two opportunities this season, the pressure is now firmly on his shoulders. RCB’s batting needs a spark, someone to take the attack to the bowlers and provide a much-needed impetus. Jacks, with his aggressive stroke-making and ability to clear the boundaries with ease, fits the bill perfectly.

Jacks’ strength lies in his ability to play unorthodox shots, putting the bowlers on the back foot. If he can get his eye in early and unleash his six-hitting prowess, he can single-handedly change the game’s momentum. A big knock from Jacks could not only propel RCB to a competitive total but also provide a much-needed confidence boost for the team.

1. Sunil Narine:

Sunil Narine single-handedly dismantled RCB in their previous encounter, smashing 47 of just 22 deliveries. Since that night, Narine’s confidence has been sky-high as he has continued to display his excellent batting skills. Narine, after his previous heroics against RCB, will himself be looking forward to the clash. He currently sits comfortably in the top six of the Orange Cap list, a testament to his growing prowess.

His bowling will also be a crucial factor at the Eden Gardens, a venue where he has enjoyed bowling. To add to it, he has a great record against RCB and that means that a lot of eyeballs will be on him.