IPL 2017, RPS vs KKR: 5 winning factors

#3 Strategy

Narine has been a revelation at the top of the order, partnering captain Gambhir

One of the major innovations by Kolkata Knight Riders this season has been their approach in the powerplays. The team management has given the hitting license to Gambhir’s partner at the top of the order, first to Chris Lynn and now to Narine, and this strategy has been hugely successful for KKR.

But like other pinch hitters, Narine prefers speed on the ball and RCB tried to exploit this aspect by using Samuel Badree. But, Narine thrashed his fellow West Indian for 18 runs in one over.

It is going to be interesting to see what strategy Pune have against the left-handed batsman. Will they take the risk of bowling their inexperienced pacers against him or gamble and use Imran Tahir for an over during the powerplays?