IPL 2018
IPL 2018: Match 5 (CSK vs KKR) – X factors Of The Match
By CricShots - Apr 9, 2018 6:47 pm
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On Tuesday, the fifth match of the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played between the teams who have won their curtain-raisers of the season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). While CSK defeated their biggest rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) in the tournament opener, KKR produced an upset by defeating the hot favorites of this season Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). However, the second game becomes much more important for both the teams as they would now like to carry forward the momentum. In both the teams there are some youngsters who can be a surprise package for the opposition, let us have a look at them.

1. Deepak Chahar (CSK)

Deepak Chahar

In the tournament opener against MI, Deepak Chahar bowled a brilliant opening spell in which he bowled some unpredictable swingng deliveries which surprised the Mumbai opener, Evin Lewis and Rohit Sharma. He can be a brilliant prospect for CSK in their comeback season.

2. Nitish Rana (KKR)

Nitish Rana of Kolkata Knight Riders in action during an IPL 2018 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
Nitish Rana of Kolkata Knight Riders in action during an IPL 2018

In the match against RCB on Sunday, Nitish Rana became the most stand-out player for KKR as in first innings, as he picked the wicket of stalwarts Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers on two consecutive deliveries which also became the turning point of the match. Even during the chase, he builds a strong partnership with the skipper Dinesh Karthik saw off his team over the line. In the game against CSK, he will be the go-to man for CSK.

3. Ambati Rayudu (CSK)

Ambati Rayudu

Despite the fact that Ambati Rayudu failed to perform in the tournament opener, he will still be the go-to man for CSK skipper MS Dhoni as he has also been the go-to player for his previous franchise MI in the first decade of IPL. However, in order to make CSK’s comeback even better, Rayudu has to perform well in their first home games against KKR

4. Rinku Singh (KKR)

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Rinku Singh

In the curtain-raiser for KKR on Sunday against RCB, Rinku Singh surprised one and all with his onslaught from his first delivery, he cleared his intention from the very first ball as he was going for each and every ball. He idolizes Mr. IPL Suresh Raina and wants to imitate him in this season as well. He can be the go-to man for KKR if they want to lift their third IPL title. He will be expected to perform much better in the game against CSK.