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

#3 AB de Villiers vs Mujeeb-ur-Rahman

AB de Villiers will be looking to play an equally aggressive but a longer innings than he played against KKR

Afghan spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman had a memorable start to the IPL and became the youngest cricketer to play the IPL. He picked up two wickets from his four overs against Delhi Daredevils and conceded 28 runs.

AB de Villiers made a typical ABD start to the IPL by going after the KKR bowlers from the beginning of his innings. He went on to score 44 from just 23 deliveries before being dismissed. Had de Villiers stayed on for at least another 5-6 overs, RCB could have easily crossed 200.

Both players will be expected to shine in their respective departments. de Villiers would certainly want to elevate RCB’s run-rate with his power-hitting. However, Mujeeb ur Rahman has what it takes to dismiss the South African.

Nevertheless, this will be a player battle worth watching.