IPL 2017: Top 4 player encounters to look for in the RCB vs RPS match

#2 – Samuel Badree vs Steven Smith

Badree’s stump-to-stump line should pose a stiff challenge to Smith

Badree wrecked Mumbai’s batting lineup in the previous game with an amazing hat-trick. However, his magical spell was not enough for RCB to get over the line. Captain Kohli may not look to finish the leg-spinner’s quota of overs before the half-way mark to ensure that his bowling stocks retain enough firepower towards the latter stages.

With Steven Smith coming in at number three and controlling the flow of the innings, the face-off between the two trump cards becomes pivotal to the direction of the game. Badree’s tight line in and around the middle stump makes it difficult for the unorthodox right-hander to wriggle free. On the other hand, the batsman’s swift use of the feet could throw the Trinidadian’s plans off balance.