IPL 2018: 3 key battles that will decide who wins the SRH vs CSK clash

The Orange Army
The Orange Army

#2 Rashid Khan vs Suresh Raina

Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan

After having a fantastic start to the IPL, Chris Gayle hammered Rashid Khan to all the parts of the ground. He conceded just 41 runs in his first three matches while his figures against Punjab read 4-0-48-1. It was his most expensive spell in the IPL and Gayle took him to the cleaners.

He will be up against another world-class left-hander in Suresh Raina. The stylish left-hander has a phenomenal record in the IPL and has scored 4604 runs at an average of 33.85. After being out for two matches due to an injury, he was back against Royals and scored a quick 46 (29 balls) and ably supported Shane Watson.

The 31-year-old batsman has a poor record against right-arm leg spinners. Since IPL 2015, Raina has lost his wicket to right-arm legspinners 8 times in 24 innings. Rashid Khan will be a key player for SRH as his performances have often mirrored Orange Army's chances in the IPL.

This middle over battle will be keenly fought and, the one who comes out on top might as well decide the winner of the match.

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