IPL 2019, MI vs KXIP: 3 Key player battles to watch out for

#2 KL Rahul vs Hardik Pandya

Even the best of friends have to face each other in this league

This matchup will feature one star versus another. Both these players have been under the limelight together for various reasons and have come out of it very strongly. Their performances have improved and they are looking to be in good form.

While it is a very well known fact that they are the best of friends outside the field, they cannot help but face-off against each other.

Hardik Pandya often bowls in the power play and in the middle overs while KL Rahul opens batting for his team. KL Rahul has been playing the role of an anchor for his team so far and there is no doubt that he will be doing the same in the encounter against MI.

He will be looking to bat through the innings and get a good score for himself. It is unavoidable that these two play each other and with increased skill and better performances in recent times, it will interesting to see who gets better of whom to come out on the top.

Follow Sportskeeda for all the updates on IPL 2019 schedule, news, points table, live scores, orange cap, purple cap and fantasy tips.