IPL 2018, RR v CSK: 5 player battles to look forward to in the game

#2 Jos Buttler vs Lungi Ngidi

Jos Buttler

The promotion of wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler to the top o the order three games ago has unlocked his full potential and the Englishman has reeled off three half-centuries (67, 51 and 82) in those games. Needless to say, Buttler is going to be the key for RR if they are to pose a serious challenge to the CSK bowling unit. His power-hitting capabilities are beyond doubt and he would be responsible for taking RR off to a fast start at Jaipur tonight.

His opening encounter with young South African paceman Lungi Ngidi is going to be the most interesting one and whoever emerges on top in that particular battle will have enhanced his team’s chances of winning the game. CSK’s bowling attack lacked penetration when it came to fast bowling but with the addition of the fast bowler that problem has been solved and in the three matches he has played so far, he has done admirably.

Ngidi has taken 3 wickets so far in as many games but he has recorded an economy rate of 7.81 and his accuracy, control, pace and bounce will be a challenge for Buttler. The battle promises to be a bruising one and will have a big say on how RR’s batting effort shapes up.