Top 3 player battles to watch out for in SRH vs RCB match

The 40th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will be a thriller because two good teams with the best batting line-up will be playing the match. While SRH have set the highest scores this year, RCB have managed to show a good batting performance. Considering the previous performance of both teams, we can expect a high-scoring match this time as well. However, it is torture for the bowlers as they have nothing to do in front of a good batting pitch and world-class batters. The viewers will enjoy this match since SRH are playing on their home ground and the probability of seeing another record being broken is quite possible. 

Let's discuss the three key battles in the SRH vs RCB encounter in the IPL 2024:

1. Virat Kohli vs Bhuvaneshwar Kumar:

The most experienced players of IPL, Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have played a lot of matches together for more than a decade now. While Virat is one of the best batters in the world, Bhuvneshwar is the 'Swing King' of India. He can dismiss batters at crucial times and give important breakthroughs. On the other hand, Virat can win matches for his team single-handedly. In this journey, Virat has faced 89 balls and scored 128 runs while Kumar has taken his wicket four times. The battle is neck-to-neck and we can expect some more drama in this clash.

2. Faf Du Plessis vs Pat Cummins:

From International rivalry to T20 leagues, Faf du Plessis and Pat Cummins have come a long way. They have also played a lot of cricket against each other and know one another well. If we take a close look at their current forms, both players have not had a good season yet and will hope to get back in form. Dissecting their rivalry into stats, Faf has faced 36 balls and scored 61 runs while Cummins has taken his wicket only once. So statistically, Faf is leading the race. If RCB want to win this match, Faf will have to maintain his record against the SRH skipper. 

3. Travis Head vs Lockie Ferguson:

Travis Head is in a scintillating form this season. He has impressed the entire cricket world with his recent knocks and has scared the bowlers as well. He is a super striker of the ball and has the power to hit long sixes out of the park. On the other hand, Lockie Ferguson has not done well in the IPL 2024 so far. He has yet to prove his brilliance in the tournament and this match is more like an opportunity for him. If we talk about stats, Head has faced 9 balls and scored 24 runs while the bowler has dismissed him only once. While we know how dangerous Travis Head is, Lockie Ferguson will have to show his power in this match against SRH.