Ahead of their first match of the Indian Premier League 2017, watch how the southpaws of Gujarat Lions in Suresh Raina and Ishan Kishan are taking on the bowlers during a practice session.

Captain @sureshraina3 was in full flow during the practice session. All geared up for our 1st match against KKR. #GameMaariChhe #GLvKKR

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BOOM! ? What a shot that was! @ishankishan23 is on fire. Pulled away for a MAXIMUM. Hit ‘Like’ if you’re excited to see him in action tonight. #GLvKKR #GameMaariChhe

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It will be enthralling to see as to whether the duo replicates such shots against the likes of Trent Boult and Chris Woakes. Kishan would be looking at an opportunity up the order rather than just getting in to bat in the slog overs.

In what will be a home game for the Lions, they are scheduled to take on Kolkata Knight Riders. Both the team will have to manage without their first choice players. Gujarat Lions are without Dwayne Bravo and Ravindra Jadeja. On the other hand, Knight Riders will take the field without Umesh Yadav.