#1 Trent Boult v Shane Watson

The last time these two team’s clashed, CSK’s opening batsman Shane Watson hit a brutal 78 (40 balls, 4 fours, 7 sixes) and propelled his team to a total of 211. He will again be the wicket that DD will be after from the outset and considering the consistency with which he has given CSK fast starts, the Australian is going to be absolutely vital for the visitors’ chances of winning the game.
In the opening exchanges, it is going to be Trent Boult’s opening spell that is going to be Watson’s biggest test. The Kiwi star’s pace, accuracy, movement, and intelligence will be a challenge for the CSK opener and it is a battle that is going to have a big impact on the ultimate result of the game. If he can survive that spell, then he might punish DD yet again.
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