IPL-4 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders: Batsmen to watch out for (Part 2)
Kolkata Knight Riders have also brilliant batting line-up which includes Jacques Kallis, Gautam Gambhir, Yusuf Pathan and Manoj Tiwary.
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The Proteas cricketer is undoubtedly number one all-rounder on the surface of the earth these days. A stylish and elegant batsman with a huge appetite of runs, Kallis holds a huge experience of international cricket and it helps him perform well in the competitive
Twenty20 tournament. Although, he is basically a no.3 slot batsman, the right-hander has been serving his outfit as an opener and maintaining a good run.
Strong technique, solid defence and judicious temperament are some of the key characteristics of the 35-year old South African batsman. The second highest run-scorer in the previous season, Kallis has piled up 2336 runs in his 80 Twenty20 matches. The classy
batsman will look to score some quick runs at the top-order and set the platform for the rest of the batsmen.
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The man who took the over the responsibility to lead Shahrukh Khan-owned franchise from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sourav-Chandidas-Ganguly-c90746, Gambhir has been working extremely hard to prove a point as the leader of the famous outfit. Gambhir is arguably the most dangerous batsman against spin
bowlers as he loves to use his feet against even the good turners of the cricket ball.
The Kolkata captain has the ability to pick gaps with perfection, and it helps him pace his innings in every format of the game.
He is not only an aggressive batsman but also a player who fights till the last ball of the game. So far in the tournament, Gambhir has impressed everyone with his fantastic batting and captaincy skills. In 85 Twenty 20 games, the 29-year old player has
amassed 2210 runs at a fine strike rate of 121.69.
Yusuf Pathan
The most astonishing player in Kolkata side, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/YK-Pathan-c2815, is likely to entertain the crowd most. He is one of the few batsmen in the Indian Premier League, who can change the course of the game within few moments of time. Although, he had always been in
and out of the international side, Pathan delivered his one hundred percent, every time he was given an opportunity.
With a lot of experience under his belt, Pathan has participated in 87 Twenty20 matches in which the blistering all-rounder scored 1747 runs at a dazzling strike rate of 161.01. With a knack of playing aggressive but responsible cricket, Pathan will be the
vital cog of Kolkata batting set-up.
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Tiwary is a marvellous cricketer with an uncanny ability to change his game according to the team’s need. The young player can hit the ball extremely hard plus at the same time; he can notch the ball around with steady hands.
With a sound technique, Tiwary has a cool and calm approach towards batting. His excellent footwork and strong temperament allow him to play his silky strokes all around the ground. In 58 Twenty20 matches, Tiwary has gathered 1311 runs at a splendid scoring
rate of 118.10 per hundred balls.
After analyzing the batting masters of two sides, one can easily say that there are some world-class match-winners in both sides.
But, it will be interesting to see how these maestros of the game use their talent and expertise to take their side home in the crucial game.
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