IPL 2020: Top three picks for Kings XI Punjab against Chennai Super Kings

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After being labelled to exit the Indian Premier League 2020, Kings XI Punjab made the mockery of the opposition who were placed above them in the points table with five consecutive games. The team had the chance to keep their fate in their own hands but the defeat against fellow strugglers, Rajasthan Royals came at a wrong time, disrupting their run to the playoffs.

In their final league games, KL Rahul led Kings XI Punjab are up against bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings who have found the league tough this season. However, the team are out of the playoffs race which gives the team an ample opportunity to go against the opposition without any fear. Kings XI Punjab applied the same strategy at the right time but the defeat has caused harm. Though the team wins the game on Sunday, they have to wait till Tuesday’s game to get the final results.

Against CSK, it will be a tough game for KXIP as MS Dhoni and co are fighting to save their daunted pride and save grace. KXIP have to iron out the chunks in their armory before they take on the three times champions in the league. KL Rahul will hope for one last time that Glenn Maxwell hits the stride properly as they require a big win.

Here are the top three picks for Kings XI Punjab against Chennai Super Kings at Sheikh Zayed Stadium:

#1) KL Rahul

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The Indian vice-captain for the Tour Down Under has an additional responsibility to fulfill in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League apart from maintaining consistency in batting. KL Rahul has been the front runner in IPL 2020 with 640+ runs to his name. He has one century to his name apart from five half-centuries. Though his strike rate has reduced drastically, the captain role has made him mature and has increased his thinking ability on the pitch.

Against Chennai Super Kings, KL Rahul will have to dig deep and bat till deep if they have to offer any challenge to the opposition. He will be one of the top three picks for KXIP on Sunday.

#2) Mayank Agarwal

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The partner in crime for KL Rahul at the top of the order hasn’t featured in the last two games because of the injury. Though Mandeep Singh has done a good job to support the captain, he has failed to fill the void left by the Karnataka player.  Though he is far from the orange cap list, Mayank Agarwal has been phenomenal for KXIP despite the team struggling to win the games.

Against Chennai Super Kings, Mayank Agarwal might make his way back to the playing XI at the expense of Deepak Hooda. He will be one of the top three picks for KXIP on Sunday at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

#3) Ravi Bishnoi

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The young leggie was roped in by Anil Kumble and the management in the auction after fierce bidding. Though he failed to leave an impression in the initial games of the season, Ravi Bishnoi has performed to his potential in the league. In 13 games, Ravi Bishnoi has 12 wickets at a strike rate of 23. He has bowled economically too at an economy of 7.17. He will be one of the top three picks for KXIP against CSK and the captain will hope a great performance from the player on Sunday.