IPL 2024: Key Batters In The Spotlight For RR Vs KKR Match 70

RR vs KKR: Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 70 of the IPL 2024. The game is scheduled at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on May 19, Sunday at 7:30 PM (IST).

KKR were the first team to qualify for the playoffs and will finish the league stage as the table toppers regardless of the result against the Royals. However, they aim to maintain their momentum before the playoffs.

Conversely, Sanju Samson & Co. will be eager to secure a win to clinch the second spot. In their previous encounter in Kolkata, RR won by 2 wickets. Here are four batters who could score the most runs in Match 70.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has had a mixed season. The young left-hander scored 348 runs in 13 games at an average of 29 and a strike rate of 152.63, including a century and a fifty. In the reverse fixture against KKR, Jaiswal scored 19 off 9 balls, hitting 3 fours and a six.

Sunil Narine dominated the Royals' bowling attack in their first encounter at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. He scored an impressive 109 off just 56 balls, with 13 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 194.64. Narine aims to challenge RR bowlers once again.

3. Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag has been a standout performer for the Royals this season, leading with 531 runs in 13 games at an average of 59 and a strike rate of 152.59. Parag has hit four fifties this season and looks to continue his excellent form.

4. Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has struggled as a batter this season for KKR but excelled in his captaincy role, leading KKR to be the first team to qualify for the playoffs. With less captaincy pressure in the next game, Iyer will aim to play with more freedom.