IPL 2025: 3 Key battles to watch out for in RCB vs KKR Match 58

The matches between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have always had a special flair to them. The contests are mouth-watering and highly entertaining for everyone, on and off the field. Let us take a look at 3 key battles to watch out for in the upcoming game between the two sides.

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1. Virat Kohli vs Sunil Narine

As is the story every year, Virat Kohli has been dominating another season of IPL and scoring the bulk of the runs, just for fun. Sunil Narine, too, is having a good season so far, with decent contributions.

In 17 innings, he has faced 129 deliveries from Narine, scoring a pitiful 136 runs at a strike rate of 105.4 and getting out four times. On numerous occasions when he hasn't taken many wickets, Narine has effectively contained him.

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2. Sunil Narine vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Probably two of the most dangerous bowlers in the history of the Indian Premier League are Sunil Narine and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. But Narine has also given several teams restless nights as an opening batsman. Nevertheless, Bhuvneshwar has not been able to do so against any bowler.

Narine faced 28 deliveries from Bhuvneshwar throughout their ten-inning match-ups, and he was only able to score 31 runs at a strike rate of 110.71 while losing his wicket twice. While Kumar wants to maintain his supremacy, Narine would want to see a shift in these statistics.

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3. Tim David vs Andre Russell

Tim David has been one of the epicentres of success for the Bengaluru franchise this season with his crucial knocks down the order and match-finishing skills. The KKR management has not utilised Andre Russell well this season, so he has not bowled much.

The contest between these two has been quite a one-sided affair, with David completely dominating it. He has faced 29 balls from Russell, where, with a strike rate of 206.9, he has bashed him for 60 runs while getting out just once in the process.

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