Both Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders are at a stage this season where they can’t afford to slip up any more and that is what makes this clash so exciting and intriguing. Both teams have had an up and down season and the time has come for either outfit to tighten the screws and get their best players to deliver in the business end if the tournament.
Here are the top player battles that could decide the fate of this match tonight
1) Ajinkya Rahane vs Prasidh Krishna
Ajinkya Rahane made the most of a dropped catch in the match against Delhi Capitals and stroked his way to his second IPL century to send a timely reminder to everyone about his ability to score big in limited overs cricket. Rahane looks more at ease after being relieved of captaincy duties and will look to give the Royals a solid start again. Prasidh Krishna has struggled to pick wickets this year but he did dismiss Rahane earlier this season. Will be great for this youngster to trap the seasoned opener early again.
