After ending the first game on a losing side in the super-over, Kings XI Punjab made their comeback to the campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore un the emphatic fashion. KL Rahul’s century and the stupendous bowling from Mohammed Shami, Sheldon Cottrell, and Ravi Bishnoi helped Punjab to register a huge victory.
Kings XI Punjab locks their horns with Rajasthan Royals in their third game of the season. Kings XI Punjab will bank once again on their star batsmen and bowlers when they face Rajasthan Royals. The team has performed in every front and ended up on a winning side.
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Every game is a new game and the approach has to be different against Rajasthan Royals. Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes will return into action for Steve Smith led Rajasthan Royals. A lot of fireworks can be expected on Sunday in the small stadium. Here are the top three picks for Kings XI Punjab against the Pink Army on Sunday at Sharjah Stadium.
#1) K L Rahul
“Kamaal Lajawaab Rahul”. This phrase sums up the KL Rahul’s performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore. The captain of the team led Punjab from the front, scoring 132 and remained not out. He scored 40+ runs from the last two overs and sent Dale Steyn packing. The Karnataka batsman will look to continue his fine form in the tournament.
KL Rahul was appointed as a captain for the Punjab outfit just before the season started. The player has proved himself in both batting and captaincy. Rahul will look forward to registering the second win from three games as his side endured a super-over defeat against Delhi in their first game of the season.
#2) Mayank Agarwal
The another Karnataka batsman in the Kings XI Punjab line-up has continued his fine form from his both domestic and international form in IPL too. After a disastrous defeat in the opening game of the season, Mayank Agarwal laid the foundation for Punjab’s big total against RCB at Dubai International stadium. Though he got out after spending time on the pitch, Mayank will look to make amends against RR on Sunday.
Being one of the top three picks for Kings XI Punjab, Mayank Agarwal will face the likes of Jofra Archer and fellow Ranji teammate, Shreyas Gopal. Can Mayank make it big against Rajasthan on Sunday?
#3) Mohammad Shami
The Indian pace bowler had a field against Royal Challengers Bangalore in his previous game. Mohammad Shami provided the required bowling start to Kings XI Punjab and made the early inroads into Royal Challengers Bangalore’s line-up. He removed Josh Philippe in his first over and reduced RCB’s top order. His swing bowling is threatening to any opening batsman.
Mohammad Shami will face the in-form Sanju Samson and new arrival Jos Buttler on Sunday. Rajasthan Royals have a weak middle order compared to few teams and Shami will look for a field day being one of the top three picks of Kings XI Punjab.
