IPL 2017: Top 4 player encounters to look for in the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Daredevils match

#2 Rashid Khan vs Rishabh Pant

Rashid Khan is turning into a key component of Hyderabad’s bowling attack

Rashid Khan has a lot to do with Afghanistan cricket’s recent rise in the limited-overs formats. Operating from a quirky action, the leg-spinner has proved to be difficult to read with his googly confounding even accomplished spin-playing batsmen in the IPL.

The wily youngster is rapidly carving a niche for himself in the Sunrisers bowling attack. He will be looking to add to his burgeoning wickets tally when the skipper throws him the ball in the middle-overs.

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After witnessing Karun Nair’s struggle against the Knight Riders, the Daredevils could be tempted to push Rishabh Pant up the order. With Rashid Khan’s stock ball coming into him, the left-hander will be fancying his chances to make a strong statement.