As DC is about to take on PBKS in IPL today, everyone will be keeping a check on Shreyas Iyer and how he responds to two major threats of opposition-Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav. The two players also present different challenges which might put Iyer to the test in terms of adjusting and making the correct shooting choice. This, the burning rhythm of the Starc, and the capacity for swinging the new ball makes it an effective weapon for the powerplay where Iyer can come early. Meanwhile, Kuldeep’s pulse rotation will play a fundamental role in the middle of overs, where the guide of disturbing scouts’ timing will be the goal. Iyer’s balance and against-attack can influence the direction of the game.
Why Shreyas Iyer Needs To Watch Out For Mitchell Starc
Shreyas Iyer would have to tread carefully to tackle Mitchell Star in the present day confrontation since the Australian pacemaker is a formidable threat with new ball and death. In its short record, the Starc once resigned Iyer and in spare of 7 deliveries gave Iyer just 8 runs with an average of 8.00 and strike rate of 114.28. Having Iyer who is likely to beat in PowerPlay, the situation is laid down for a fierce battle at the start. The fact that Starc can swing the ball in Express Pace makes him a challenge even to the best and one must approach him with caution because he is a player.
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Why Shreyas Iyer Needs To Watch Out For Kuldeep Yadav
Shreyas Iyer hould be careful about Kuldeep Yadav, particularly at the intermediary, where borderlines tend to determine the rhythm of the game. While Iyer has a good track record against his left arm, with 64 runs of 42 balls for an strike rate of 152.38 and an average of 32.00, Kuldeep still figured it out twice in seven entries. Kuldeep rich when allowed to cool off but twisting the sticks with a potential to get a fuse. If Iyer is unable to create any disturbance in pace, it might weigh the moment in favour of DC. Hence, a confrontation with Kuldeep in your duel would play a key role in this high-risk match.
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