Best Batting Averages Against KXIP
While strike rate is the main batting statistic that is looked at in T20 cricket, some batsmen have managed to maintain a healthy strike rate while being consistent with their batting average as well.
When it comes to the IPL, only a select few can boast of doing so, but Kings XI Punjab seems to be a favourable opposition. On that note, here is a list of top 5 batsmen with the Highest Batting Average against KXIP in IPL matches.
5. AB de Villiers
Given the sheer talent and ability of AB de Villiers, it’s no surprise to see him feature on this list of top 5 batsmen with the Best Batting Averages Against KXIP in IPL matches. Thanks to his ability to hit the ball to all parts of the ground (hence his nickname, Mr 360) AB has provided cricket fans with several great memories of some exceptional innings.
As it happens, Kings XI Punjab seems to have been at the receiving end of some of those innings! In 19 innings against Kings XI, AB has plundered 680 runs at a healthy average of 52.30 and a strike rate of 160.75 to boot! He is definitely one batsman Kings XI bowlers will not be looking forward to facing when the 2020 season starts!
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4. Manoj Tiwary
Although Manoj Tiwary has somewhat fallen off the radar when it comes to national selection or IPL auctions, he still remains one of the best batsmen on the domestic circuit and is no stranger to scoring big. Tiwary has enjoyed a great run in the IPL during his time with Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rising Pune Supergiant, even breaking into the national team on the back of his IPL displays.
He takes the fourth spot on this list of top 5 batsmen with the Highest Batting Average against KXIP in IPL matches, having scored 262 runs in 10 innings against Punjab at an average of 52.40.
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3. Chris Gayle
The big-hitting Chris Gayle is more well-known for his ability to send the ball soaring over the ropes, so you might have expected to see him feature on a list of batsmen with the best strike rates rather than one about batting averages. It’s even more unexpected to see Gayle make this list simply because he happens to play for Kings XI currently!
However, it seems like Chris Gayle loved playing against his current employers while he was at Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, as he takes the third spot on this list of top 5 batsmen with the best batting averages against KXIP in IPL matches. He faced Punjab 16 times, scoring a staggering 797 runs at an average of 53.13 and a strike rate of 174.78! The Kings XI bowlers would no doubt have breathed a sigh of relief when they found out that Gayle was going to be picked up by their team a few years ago!
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2. David Warner
When it comes to consistency in the IPL, few can match up to David Warner. Although his IPL career has been affected by injuries, commitments with the Australian national team, and various on-field issues as well, he has undoubtedly been one of the best overseas players to ever feature in the tournament. During his time with Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Warner has faced off against Kings XI on 17 occasions, scoring 819 runs at a stunning average of 54.60.
His consistency sees him take the second spot on this list of top 5 batsmen with the Highest Batting Average against KXIP in IPL matches. Warner also has a strike rate of 142.18 to go along with his healthy average, and will no doubt be looking forward to facing Punjab again soon!
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1. MS Dhoni
And finally, taking the top spot on this list of top 5 batsmen with the Best Batting Averages Against KXIP in IPL matches is the king of finishing matches off, MS Dhoni. Captain Cool has been there to guide his side home for a number of chases. While all those successful chases add up in the win column, they also pad Dhoni’s batting average. In 21 innings against Kings XI Punjab, Dhoni has scored 595 runs at an average of almost 60 (59.50) and a strike rate of 155.75 to boot. Clearly one of his favoured opponents, Dhoni will also be eager to take on Kings XI Punjab when the 2020 season of the IPL begins!
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