5 Things to look forward in the CSK v RCB Qualifier Clash

5 Things to look forward in the CSK v RCB Qualifier Clash: Fans are eagerly waiting for the mouth-watering clash between two IPL giants RCB and CSK. The stage is set and the players are raring to go as we get ready to witness one of the most anticipated clashes of the Pepsi IPL. A win will ensure a spot in the final where they will take on Mumbai Indians. The Royal Challengers Bangalore team won their eliminator match comprehensively and will take on the Chennai Super Kings who were outplayed by the MI side in the 1st Qualifier. Things look even-Stevens as there is very little to choose between these two terrific sides. Let’s take a look at 5 things that we can look forward in this exciting contest: 1. Michael Hussey v Mitchell Starc: Michael Hussey CSK. (Photo Source: BCCI) The battle between Mr. Cricket and the talented Aussie pacer promises to be an interesting contest. Michael Hussey is an exceptional player, he can anchor the innings and occupy the crease for a long time. But even for a player of his class, it will be difficult to negotiate the new ball as Mitchell Starc is in extraordinary form coming into this game. He has been the pick of the bowlers for Australia in the World Cup and has carried his good form in the IPL as well. So it will be an epic all-Aussie contest between these two. 2. Ravichandran Ashwin v Chris Gayle: Chris Gayle vs Ravichandran Ashwin (Photo Source: BCCI) Ashwin v Gayle is a yet another exciting face-off. The powerhouse from Jamaica vs the crafty off spinner from Tamil Nadu will be a thrilling prospect. Ashwin has managed to get the better of Gayle many times in the IPL. Whenever Captain Cool MS opens the bowling with Ashwin, he doesn’t disappoint providing the team some important breakthroughs. He can fool the batsmen with his guile and can deceive them with variations such as the carom ball. Having said these things, if Chris Gayle is in the mood to hit, then no bowler can possibly derail the Gayle force. So let’s wait and see what happens today. 3. Yuzvendra Chahal v Suresh Raina: Yuzvendra Chahal RCB. (Photo Source: BCCI) The young leg break bowler Chahal captivated everyone’s attention this season with some exemplary bowling and is 2nd in the purple cap holders’ list. It will be an exciting battle between him and the left handed batsman, Mr. Consistent Suresh Raina. Raina hasn’t been in great form off late and may well fall victim to Chahal’s impeccable bowling today. But cometh the hour cometh the man, so suddenly Raina might find his touch and surprise everyone like how he did in last year’s playoff where he scored an unimaginable 87 off 25 balls. 4. CSK’s fielding: CSK 2015. (Photo Source: BCCI) CSK has been absolutely brilliant in the field and have saved crucial runs for their side and taken some jaw-dropping catches. The team is the best fielding unit with Raina, Du Plessis and Bravo along with Hussey and Jadeja, with a smart and alert MS Dhoni behind the wickets. As they say catches win matches, they can turn it around for their side with excellent catching and incredible agility. 5. The AB de Villiers factor: Ab de Villiers RCB. (Photo Source: BCCI) The Superman of cricket, Abraham Benjamin de Villiers is a nightmare for the bowlers and the CSK bowlers must be having a few butterflies in their stomach knowing that they will have to bowl against this man. He can do almost anything with the bat and can be absolutely unstoppable when he is in full swing. His 133 off 59 balls has been a testimony for that. AB hasn’t played to his full potential in big matches so it will be interesting to see how he performs today.