IPL 2017 Player Battles: Top 4 player encounters to look for in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Lions match

#4 Brendon McCullum vs Trent Boult

McCullum will hope to give the Lions a good start against his former side

This special ‘Kiwi battle’ will be surely one of the talking points of this match. It was under McCullum’s swashbuckling captaincy that Trent Boult blossomed as a lethal pace bowler and hence both know plenty about each other.

The former Kiwi skipper’s aggressive batting, courtesy of his incredible footwork and quick hands, could be vital for the Lions in the power play overs. His unorthodox strokes flummox bowlers to bowl the right lengths. Boult uses early movement and has the ability to extract swing with the new ball. Add those traits to his accuracy and supreme pace and Boult is a difficult bowler to face for any batsman.

When McCullum faces Boult in this match it will be a mouthwatering contest between two players who know each other well.