Despite starting the league as “contenders”, Kings XI Punjab has largely disappointed their fans with a string of poor performances. In the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League, Kings XI Punjab has two victories in nine games. Though the standings don’t depict the performances, Kings XI Punjab are largely on the brink of disqualification from the cash-rich league.
The team registered a victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the previous game by eight wickets. However, the victory wasn’t as convincing they had expected. The game went to the despite requiring two runs from six deliveries. However, the team will be happy with their performance in the last game.
KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal and Chris Gayle finished the game for KXIP but the overreliance on these players hasn’t done any good for the team. The bowling is yet to fire apart from Mohammad Shami. There are plenty of concerns for the side. Even the fielding is not up to the mark as the team drops a minimum of one catch per game.
Here are the top three picks for Kings XI Punjab against Mumbai Indians at Dubai International Stadium:
#1) Mayank Agarwal
The Karnataka player’s competition with the fellow Karnataka opener, Mayank Agarwal has provided a sumptuous start to the team in the ongoing edition of the cash-rich tournament. In the UAE, the failure for Mayank Agarwal has been very less and the Orange Cap has fluctuated between the openers.
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In the previous game too, it was his partnership with KL Rahul that led to an easy victory. The team will look forward once again to a great inning from the player in the game against Mumbai Indians.
#2) Mohammed Shami
The star bowler has remained on top for the KL Rahul led side. Mohammed Shami is the only consistent fast bowler who has struck the wickets for his side in the due course of the season. In one of the difficult seasons for KXIP, they have used seven bowlers and Mohammed Shami is the only constant. Known for his exploits in the early overs of the game, Mohammed Shami will be one of the top three picks for Kings XI Punjab.
#3) Ravi Bishnoi
The U-19 leggie has impressed the team and cricket pundits so far in the league. He has been one of the consistent players for the side in the current edition of the Indian Premier League. He has scalped eight wickets from eight games at an economy rate of just above 8.
The leggie is expected to provide important breakthroughs in the middle overs. Ravi Bishnoi will be one of the top three picks against Mumbai Indians.
