With the addition of new players and new coach Kings XI Punjab has become one of the teams to watch out for this season. They will look to make their campaign well on top so that it will boost their chance of making into playoffs. With the players like Chris Gayle in their ranks, they are always hoping for them to come good. Looks like a complete team after the auctions KXIP is determined to put up a strong show this year. With the red-hot form of their top order batsmen and enough firepower in their bowling, it is quite interesting to watch KXIP and how they are going to perform in this season.
Title winner of the inaugural edition RR has seen lots of ups and down over the years. with captain Smith back on their colors, RR will rely on his form to make their presence count. Last year witnessed the bursts of Jos butler new avatar as an opener and with Shane Warne as their mentor, we can expect these kinds of experiments in this season also. If they can able to perform as a team RR are the team to beat in this season. The best part about their squad is they are not relying on a single player and they are hoping to get the combination right.
Teams Statistics
RR is well ahead of the race with 10 victories out of 17 matches they played against each other. but when it comes to Punjab cricket stadium, Mohali both the teams have on thrice each making the contest more interesting. Every team will look vulnerable at their own backyard and that is not going to be different for KXIP. So RR will have to toil hard in order to emerge victorious in this contest. On the basis of current players Ajinkya Rahane leading the run chart with 320 runs between these two sides and last year, Andrew tye registered the best bowling performance between these two sides with his 4/34.
What To Expect Between These Two Sides
With new additions, KXIP looks solid and more balanced on paper. The form of KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, and Chris Gayle are encouraging along with their fast bowling quadrant which gets much-needed boosts with the arrival of Mohammed Shami and Sam Curran and along with Andrew tye their bowling unit one of the best bowling units in the tournament.
RR on other hand is an experienced side than the KXIP and has got the players who can win the matches on their own. After the auctions, they have included few emerging talents like Ashton turner Oshane Thomas along with experienced Indian pace bowler Varun Aaron. If their top order fires, they can easily emerge victorious against any teams in the tournament.
Players To Watch Out For KXIP ( Kings XI Punjab)
Andrew Tye-
One of the emerging talents in t20 circuits across the globe this mighty Aussie has got all the talents to become a fierce bowler in t20 arena. He can able to swing the new ball as well as he can be handy with his Yorkers and slow deliveries in death over. Moreover is a complete t20 bowler and he is expected to be at his best in order to increase the KXIP’s chance of sealing the victory.
KL Rahul-
Once touted as the big thing in future batting line-up but failed to live up to the expectations. But KL Rahul has got all the abilities to back in the selection radar and his recent exploits against Australia is the clear evidence for this. He will look to continue horn his skills with his performance in order to earn a third opener slot in India’s squad for the world cup.
Players To Watch Out For RR (Rajasthan Royals)
Jofra Archer-
This mighty West Indian all-rounder is one of the players to watch out for this season of the IPL. He has got pace, swing, and death bowling abilities making him a complete package. He is a handy lower order batsman with his big hitting abilities and he is expected to replicate the same performance which he has done in other T20 leagues across the globe.
Ajinkya Rahane-
When it comes to class and elegance Ajinkya Rahane is a player to watch out of. Having out of the contention in limited overs format Rahane will take this as an opportunity to back in contention for Indian limited overs side.
Final words:
Given their team composition KXIP if they play up to their potential they can pull off a victory.
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