Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders are set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday at Eden Gardens. The hosts will begin their quest for the third IPL title. Dinesh Karthik led side will also eye for sweet revenge of their playoff defeat to SRH last season. At the same time, SRH would not like to let their dominance over KKR go easily.
As it is going to be a vital match for both sides we will have a look at five players who could surprise us.
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Harry Gurney
KKR left-arm pacer rose to fame for his outstanding display in English county cricket for Nottinghamshire. As Harry Gurney is set for his IPL debut his ability to dodge batsmen with variations could come in handy for KKR.
Vijay Shankar
The man to watch out for. He is being regarded as the most suitable cog for number 4 slot for Team India. So, the SRH all-rounder will definitely be the player to watch out for.
Shubman Gill
Talented KKR batsman is known for his sublime technique and stroke play. Shubman Gill has already earned fame for his exploits in domestic cricket. It is expected that he will fire for KKR.
David Warner
After missing the last season due to ban SRH are ready to embrace their star batsman David Warner. Warner had not played any top class cricket during his 12-month ban for his involvement in ball tampering scandal. So, he will be under the watchful eyes of cricket pundits.
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Rashid Khan
His 5-wicket haul against Ireland in one-off Test is still fresh in our mind. The wrist spinner is a fans' delight. His consistency is key for SRH. Rashid Khan's presence in the SRH rank is a big plus for them as he can keep runs in check and take wickets in regular interval. His ability to chip in with the bat in hand makes him a utility player for Hyderabad.
Notwithstanding, these five players have those magical elements which could surprise you.
