IPL Trader’s Tips: Andre Russell to pile more misery on Royal Challengers Bangalore?

AH: I think the amount of travel the teams do in the IPL can be underestimated. Bangalore to Jaipur to Chennai over four days will be a challenge. It must be an advantage for Chennai Super Kings to play them at the end of that run.

CN: Kuldeep Yadav helped the Knight Riders come back to take Capitals to Super Over last time out, are you expecting another big bowling display from him?

AH: Kuldeep is a fantastic talent. He is our 5/2 favourite to be Top Kolkata Wicket-Taker. How many wickets he takes is slightly dependant on the opposition’s approach. They may choose to attack elsewhere and look to score a run a ball off Kuldeep. If they choose to take him on, they may be in trouble. It will be fun to watch Kohli’s approach.

CN: What markets have caught your eye for this one?

AH: Our YourCall markets have some interesting selections. Andre Russell is a short price to hit 3 or more Sixes, but the ground is so small it may not be able to contain Dre Russ in full beast mode. You would think Kohli must perform well for RCB to win, we are 10/1 for him to score 75+ runs and RCB to win the match.

CN: Looking ahead to Saturday’s action, we’ve got a tasty clash between Chennai and Kings XI Punjab in store. How do you see that game shaping up?

AH: We have had a good pitch and a very bad one so far in Chennai. That will dictate the action and how much the spinners come into play. I couldn’t put you off backing Ravi Ashwin at 10/3 for Top Kings XI bowler, or Ravi Jadeja for Chennai at 7/2. Will Sam Curran open the batting again? If so 12/1 for Man of the Match could look a big price.

CN: How will Mumbai Indians fare against Sunrisers Hyderabad after their important win against Chennai?

Different conditions in Hyderabad to Mumbai will mean Mumbai won’t be able to rely on a big finish to their innings, which made such a difference at the Wankhede. They are up against the IPL’s best bowling attack and how they fare in the middle overs against the Afghan duo of Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan will be crucial. We are 5/1 for the Afghan spin twins to take five Wickets combined.

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