The contest between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will be an interesting one. Since both teams have the batting and bowling firepower. If Kolkata have Andre Russell and Eoin Morgan, then Rajasthan have Rahul Tewatia and Jos Buttler. It’s definitely going to be a great contest since both teams consist of power strikers.

Kolkata Knight Riders have won one and lost one game whereas Rajasthan are unbeaten in this season so far. Which is why we will have to wait and see if Rajasthan go on an unbeaten run this furthermore this season or if it’s Kolkata Knight Riders who win their second game of the season.

This competition is bound to be an exciting one since Rajasthan are also playing at a different venue in this game. We will have to wait and see if their batsmen pose the quality and ability to make this game at Dubai a high scoring affair.

Let’s take a look at the 5 key players to watch out for when Kolkata Knight Riders lock horns with Rajasthan Royals:

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1. Rahul Tewatia

How can one not talk about Rahul Tewatia after that steller show the other night against Kings Xi Punjab? He showed character, resilience and strength in his batting when at one point everyone thought he should retire out himself.

But then Rahul Tewatia rose from the bottom and showed what he’s capable of as he smashed Sheldon Cottell for five sixes in one over to pull the game back in Rajasthan’s favour. Which is why we should watch out for Tewatia this season as he’s one of the key players for the franchise in pink.

Also Read – 5 Unknown Facts About Rahul Tewatia