It is time for the battle between former India skipper and current India skipper, it’s the match between Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bangalore and MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings. Though Chennai Super Kings have been knocked out of the tournament they will look to play and try out the youngsters from their side who the side might just want to retain for the next season.
Whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore will be turning up in green jerseys to support the go green initiative they have been taking part in since 2011. Talking about their side’s performance so far in the tournament, the Virat Kohli led side has managed to win 7 games in the season so far. If they win the match against Chennai Super Kings they will be the first team this season to qualify for the playoffs.
With much said its an encounter between Mahi Bhai and his Cheeku which is why let’s expect an extra bit of spark in the match. On that note, let’s take a look at the five key players to watch between the two sides.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 key players we should watch out for when Royal Challengers Bangalore lock horns with Chennai Super Kings :
1. Washington Sundar
Off-spinner Washington Sundar has been putting up some incredible performances for the Royal Challengers Bangalore side bowling in the powerplay.
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It is with the help of Washington Sundar’s economical spells the Royal Challengers Bangalore side have been able to build the pressure on the opposition very which is why he’s one of the key players to watch out for in the RCB setup.
2. Sam Curran
The English all-rounder has been rising star for the Chennai Super Kings franchise ever since the first game that happened against Mumbai Indians. Other than his sublime bowling performance we’ve also seen glimpses of his firm striking of the ball.
In the last match against Mumbai Indians, it was Sam Curran alone who batted throughout the innings scoring a valuable 51 run knock in a match where Chennai Super Kings were comprehensively beaten by Mumbai Indians.
3. Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal has been another unsung hero for the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s emergent success this year. Along with Washington Sundar, he has been leading the spin bowling department of the Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling unit this season.
It’s on the back of Yuzvendra Chahal’s fine performance Royal Challengers Bangalore have reached so far in the IPL 2020. He will once again look to be in his elements and deliver the goods for his side.
4. Imran Tahir
There can’t be any other player as unlucky as Imran Tahir. The experience latter from South Africa was the highest wicket-taker last season playing for the Chennai Super Kings side but this season he played to play a single match until the last match against Mumbai Indians.
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Even at the age of 41 Imran Tahir looks in great shape and enthusiasm which is why we shall watch out how this not so aged Proteas player performs in the remaining matches of Chennai Super Kings.
5. Virat Kohli
The Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli has finally got his form back as in seven matches he’s scored four fifties for his side. This comes after a poor show in the first three games Virat played in this tournament.
With Virat back in form and Royal Challengers Bangalore on a winning run this season, we shall expect another big knock from the Indian skipper very soon.