IPL 2018: RCB vs KXIP - 5 player battles to look out for

#4 KL Rahul vs Umesh Yadav

KL Rahul's aggression or Umesh Yadav's Pace. Which will triumph?

Both KL Rahul and Umesh Yadav had brilliant starts to their respective campaigns in the IPL. Rahul, who was bought by Kings XI for a whopping Rs 11 crore, smashed the fastest fifty in IPL history against Delhi Daredevils from just 14 deliveries.

Umesh Yadav’s team could not win their opening match but Yadav personally had a brilliant outing. He took two wickets from his four overs and conceded only 27 runs.

Rahul’s rather surprising knock has definitely made him a player that every IPL team will be wary of. KXIP will be hoping Rahul will give them another fiery start today. However, if there is one bowler who can give Rahul an early exit then that is Umesh Yadav.

The 30-year-old’s line and length against KKR was brilliant. Yadav’s ability to bowl quickly and come up with a late swing makes him a very dangerous bowler and Rahul will definitely do some thinking before facing each and every delivery of his today.