IPL 2019, Match 2: KKR vs SRH - Three events that fans would be eagerly waiting for 

VIVO IPL 2019 got off to a predictable start. The defending champions won the toss on a rank turner at the Chepauk stadium and destroyed the visiting Royal Challengers Bangalore side.

The spinners of CSK were just too hot for RCB's batsmen to handle. Harbhajan Singh started the slide, and it was followed by Imran Tahir and Ravindra Jadeja who ensured the collapse was complete and there was no match or contest. Although RCB pulled the game to the 18th over, it was a given that CSK was the winner.

Now the action shifts to the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata which would host the first game of the Super Sunday, a matchup between the Dinesh Karthik led KKR versus the Bhuvneshwar Kumar led SRH. Bhuvi is captaining the side in Kane Williamson's absence.

There is always a fresh set of expectations and hopes the fans of each franchise would bring to the table when a new season starts. So even now fans of both KKR and SRH would hope their team performs well in the IPL.

Looking ahead to today's clash at the Eden Gardens which promises to be a mouth-watering affair. What are the events the fans would be eagerly waiting for?

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#1 The presence of Shah Rukh Khan at the stadium

Shah Rukh Khan

The beauty of the IPL is it brings together the best of both worlds- Cricket and entertainment. You would see the likes of Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Preity Zinta, and Shah Rukh Khan at the stadium to cheer their respective franchises.

That in itself adds to the thrill of watching the game and it also embodies the nature of the IPL, with it being 'cricketainment'. WIth KKR set to host SRH later on today, everyone would want to see the 'Badshah of Bollywood' entertain his fans.

As an actor, SRK is going through a rough patch in the past few years with none of his movies striking gold at the box office, but as a brand in the ad world and as a face on social media, he is certainly a force to reckon with.

The very fact that SRK may be at the stadium might ensure that everyone who is his fan but not necessarily a cricket fan or KKR fan would end up watching the game.

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#2 David Warner returns to the IPL to entertain everyone

The world of cricket went into a state of shock when the Sandpaper scandal unraveled. Big bankable names like Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft were pulled up for their crimes and handed a one year ban from participating in any international and Australian domestic cricket tournament.

How much that verdict impacted the Australian team was evident from their results in the past one year or so. But now with the ban a thing of the past and Warner available to play for SRH, everyone would be eagerly looking forward to that.

Easily among the most attacking and destructive batsman in world cricket, it’s a pleasure to have Warner back to entertain one and all. He spearheaded SRH’s dominance in the 2016 IPL season, and his record for them is rather commendable.

If Warner had any mental doubts regarding his position in the side or if he belongs to this stage after a hiatus of one year from playing high intense, pressure cricket , he should take confidence from his record and just trust his instincts.

He has been playing in T20 leagues across the globe in the past year and has looked reasonably in good knick. SRH would hope he can bring his A-game when he steps out to open the innings for them this season.

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#3 Rashid Khan unleashing his bag of tricks on the opposition

Ever since he made his mark a few years ago for SRH with his aggressive and potent brand of leg-spin bowling, there's been no looking back for the youngster from Afghanistan.

It's his spunk, attitude and unbelievable trust in his own abilities which Rashid Khan tick like no other. He has a lot of variations from the quick leg-spinner to the sharp turning googly. There's never a dull moment when Rashid Khan is bowling. He makes things happen, a testament to his quality.

Probably in world cricket currently, apart from Jasprit Bumrah and Imran Tahir the bowler who keeps everyone at the edge of the seat and who seriously brings joy and happiness to people watching the game either at the stadium or in TV, it would have to be Rashid Khan.

Not to forget his attacking batting skills to go with his safe fielding and catching. Certainly, an outstanding asset for SRH to have as they kick off another season.