On Saturday, clash between two sides battle against each other. Kings XI Punjab will have an opportunity to replace the Kolkata Knight Riders from the top of the VIVO IPL 2018 standings when the two dominate teams come up against each other. On the eve of 18TH IPL match KKR against Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling coach Heath Streak said they would be keeping an eye on West Indies heavyweight Chris Gayle, who blasted an unbeaten inning 104 off 63 deliveries in a winning cause against Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH).
When asked about plans to contain Chris Gayle, Streak said he wouldn’t be able to tell the exact plan as it would be a give away to Gayle. “He (Gayle) is a dangerous batsmen in the world of cricket. We will be keeping an eye on him since ball one. How you start is important because if you allow someone like him to settle in his rhythm and confidence, he can get very dangerous. He is so powerful and he backs his ability when the ball is in his zone, to clear the boundary,” Streak said ahead of their practice session at the Eden Gardens.
Chris Gayle against KKR leg-spinners
Chris Gayle Vs. Piyush Chawla in the IPL: Runs scored – 103, Balls faced – 57, Sixes hit – 9, Dismissals – 1, Strike Rate – 180.70!
Chris Gayle Vs. Sunil Narine in the IPL: Runs scored – 40, Balls faced – 45, Strike Rate – 88.89.
