IPL 2018: SRH vs MI Match Preview, 4 things to expect from the match

#1 Pollard - Rashid Khan rivalry

Rashid Khan will be a key player for the Sunrisers (Source: BCCI)

The rivalry between Rashid Khan and Kieron Pollard, was clearly evident in the semi-final clash between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades, where the two exchanged a lot of words and stares.

In the two BBL matches, Pollard faced 11 deliveries from Rashid and scored 18 runs which included a boundary and a six. Rashid could not get the wicket of Pollard in those two matches, but his figures of 2/26 and 1/28 were impressive.

So, no player has a clear-cut upper hand, but it will be interesting to see the proceedings of a freshly-brewed rivalry.

Rashid played two matches against Mumbai in the previous edition and, has combined figures of 8-0-41-2. In this fixture, he would like to claim more wickets, and the wicket of Pollard will be the priced one.

Pollard, on the other hand, would want to score more against Rashid, without falling victim to his bowling.

One thing for sure is that the clash between the two latest IPL Champions, has a lot to look forward to and will most probably be a close fought contest.