IPL 2017: Top 4 player encounters to look for in the Gujarat Lions vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match

#3 – Samuel Badree vs Brendon McCullum

Badree’s control should offer a distinctive challenge to McCullum’s belligerence

Having bid adieu to the international arena, Brendon McCullum’s hunger does not seem to satiate. Capable of tearing apart bowling attacks with his explosive style of batting, the former New Zealand skipper continues to bring crowds to the game.

He provided quick-fire starts to Gujarat’s innings in their last two games. That three of his four dismissals thus far have come against wrist-spin could indicate his Achilles’ heel.

With his tight stump-to-stump line that can stifle a batsman's flow, Samuel Badree can aggravate McCullum's issues against leg-spin. It will be interesting to see if the right-hander decides to use his feet against the wily 36-year old.