Two of india’s finest fast bowlers, one highly experienced and the other a recent find. Ishant got a place in the Indian Test team after Zaheer got injured; This is the first time they will be seen on the same stage, but against each other. It will be experience versus exuberance.

White vs Hussey

Battle of the unknown quantities... Two of Australia’s finest T20 players Cameron White and David Hussey come into the IPL with big reputations. White’s leg-spin and hard-hitting abilities will serve Bangalore well, but Hussey holds the edge. His scores made him Australia’s T20 player of the year.

Watch out for

Gayle’s hoick over long-on

The West Indian opener will only land in Bangalore on the morning of the match, after a long flight. But the Kolkata management will do everything they can to get him to play the first game. If he does, watch out for the famous stand-up-and-slap down the ground.

Ganguly slice over point

It’s been his favourite scoring shot through his career... dancing down the track, shuffling outside leg to make space to slice the ball over point fielder. Effective in any form of the game.