Indian Premier League is getting interesting by each passing day, in the second match of the day Rajasthan Royals will host the defending champions Chennai Super Kings. Both these teams are wandering in the middle of the points table and two points from this match do wonders for either side. If the hosts win the match they will go to number three positions in the points table, and two points will take CSK to number four.
The last time the two teams met CSK won of the last ball and Rajasthan will be looking to avenge that defeat. Both the teams are desperate to win and that can bring some good performances from players in either side.
Let’s have a look at some of the players who can create the difference in today’s result.
Rajasthan Royals:
Ajinkya Rahane: His has been one of the success stories of IPL-5. He started the tournament well and was the holder of the orange cap for the longest time. But, two poor innings have seen him drop in the list of the highest run-scorer; Rahane will be looking to get his touch back and play an important innings for his side.
Owais Shah: He started the tournament in brilliant manner and played an important role in some of Rajasthan’s victories. Shah has faded a bit as the tournament has progressed and he will be looking to correct that. Shah is a good striker of the cricket ball and is a very crucial member of the side.
Shaun Tait: He has bowled beautifully in both the matches that he has played and was the strong reason why Rajasthan pulled up back to back wins. Tait can be very dangerous on his day and he will be have to be at his best to cope up with the strong Chennai batting line-up.
Johan Botha: He lost his place to Hogg for quite a few matches but he is once again back in the team. He is an intelligent cricketer and knows what is expected from him. He is also very handy with the bat and has played some good innings in the past.
Chennai Super Kings:
Suresh Raina: He made an impressive 30 against Mumbai Indians in the last match that he played and he will be looking to continue the good work. He is still not at his very best, but one gets a feeling that an explosive innings from this talented left-hander is just round the corner.
MS Dhoni: He is a dangerous batsman no matter what format he plays in. Dhoni always look in good touch and is considered to be one of the best finisher in the world. CSK will be hoping that their skipper rises up to the occasion in today’s match.
R Ashwin: He has not been among wickets but his economy rate has been terrific. He is one of the top five economical bowlers in the tournament so far and a lot depends on this crafty off-spinner.
Dwayne Bravo: He has contributed in most of CSK’s win and has performed well with both bat and ball. Bravo bowls well at the end of the innings and is a very difficult bowler to get away.
By Gaurav Jha
Indian Sports News
