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The Lucknow Super Giants will be up against the Delhi Capitals on April 22 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow in another thrilling encounter. The following three key player battles can further add drama and excitement to an already exciting game.
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Nicholas Pooran vs Mitchell Starc
Nicholas Pooran has been in a blazing hot form and has been holding on to his orange cap for quite some matches now. He remains a key player for all opposition. Mitchell Starc, too, has been brilliant and has bowled some match-winning spells for Delhi this season.
In the shortest format of the game, Starc has bowled 13 deliveries to Pooran so far where he has given away just 12 runs, letting him hit just two boundaries. In this process, he has got him out on four occasions and has been completely dominating the proceedings.
Tristan Stubbs vs Ravi Bishnoi
Tristan Stubbs has been a crucial player in the middle order for the Delhi Capitals, and although he has not played any extraordinary innings so far, he will still be important for them. Ravi Bishnoi too has not been too great so far, but would be looking for a comeback here.
Stubbs has faced Bishnoi for a total of 23 deliveries in the T20 format of the game, but has been able to score just 25 runs off him. He has been able to hit just one boundary and six off him, while he has got out to him once. He has not got him out on too many occasions, but has been restricting him well.
Rishabh Pant vs Kuldeep Yadav
Rishabh Pant has been the skipper of the Lucknow camp and was struggling to score runs. However, he played a good knock of 63 against Chennai. Kuldeep Yadav, on the other hand, has been extremely good. He has been bowling in the right areas and getting wickets regularly.
Pant has faced 25 deliveries from Kuldeep so far, where he has been able to score just 23 runs, which includes just two sixes,with a strike rate of 92. Kuldeep has got him out on three occasions and has been dominating the rivalry between the two.
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