IPL 2019, CSK vs KKR: Three interesting player battles to watch out for

#1 Shane Watson vs Sunil Narine

Can Narine get rid of Watson once again?

Shane Watson has had a dismal IPL so far. He has gotten starts but has failed to convert them into big scores. With a new opening partner in the form of Faf du Plessis, Watson might be relived as Faf can play the role of the aggressor while he settles down. Watson really needs a big score and this might be the opportunity.

Narine's bowling meanwhile hasn't been too useful for KKR. He has picked up only one wicket in the four matches that he has played and his economy rate is the only thing that helps him. With the spin assisting pitch of Chepauk, he will be wanting to be amongst the wickets again and this might be the golden opportunity for him to do it.

Going by stats, the Australian opener doesn't have a good record against Narine. Watson strikes at a rate less than 100 against Narine and has scored only 26 runs against him. Narine meanwhile has dismissed Watson on three occasions and would want to do it again. With Watson opening batting for Chennai and Narine often bowling in the power play, it would be quite an interesting match up to watch.

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