IPL 2018, DD vs RCB: 5 player battles to look out for in Delhi Daredevils vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Modified May 12, 2018 16:13 IST

Both teams are filled with star players who can turn the game in a matter of few overs

#2 Trent Boult v Virat Kohli

Australia v India - Game 3 — Virat Kohli

Despite going through a below-par season by his own standards, RCB captain Virat Kohli is still the highest run-scorer for his team this season with an aggregate of 396 runs. He is averaging 49.50 and striking at 135.15.

Tonight, he will be involved in a game in which his team simply have to win and considering the fact that he will be playing at his ‘home ground’, he will be desperate to get a big score. Kohli averages 83.8 at the Kotla and that perhaps makes him the most important player for RCB in tonight’s encounter.

However, it is his battle with DD’s premier fast bowler Trent Boult that is going to be the talk of the town tonight and if he can get the better of him, then there is every chance of the RCB batting line-up doing something special. That being said, it won’t be easy against Boult, who is one of the best bowlers in the world and has emerged as DD’s top wicket-taker (13 wickets) despite not being in great bowling form.

If DD are to stop the RCB batting star then their star fast bowler would have to deliver a vintage performance and this particular battle is going to be an enthralling watch.