KXIP Vs SRH Preview : Its Resilient Kings XI Punjab Vs Rocking Sunrisers Hyderabad

KXIP Vs SRH Preview : One of the key contest in the tournament as Kings XI Punjab takes on mighty Sunrisers Hyderabad at Mohali Cricket Stadium. Last year has been the different year for Kings XI Punjab as they started off well but faded away in the next half of the tournament resulting in not qualifying for the knockout stage.  

KXIP Vs SRH Preview

With new value-added entrants this time Kings XI Punjab will look to seal the victory which will help them on their way to playoff rounds. With young Indian guns along with the experienced duo of Chris Gayle and David Miller, their batting looks strong and solid never than before. With Mohammed Shami and Sam Curran in their ranks along with the spin duo of Ravi Ashwin and Mujeeb UR Rahman team looks more balanced side on paper.

SRH is one of the most consistent teams in the history of the Indian premier league along with few Indian additions like Vijay Shankar and Deepak Hooda makes them even stronger. SRH is looking to replicate the same performance as they have done in the last edition. Their batting even got boosts with the arrival of David warner their captain. With new foreign recruits like billy Stanlake Martin Guptill and Johhny Bairstow provides much-needed balance for their squad.

Team Statistics

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SRH is the only team that had completely dominated KXIP in the past as they have beaten KXIP in 9 out of the 12 occasions they meet each other. That too SRH is clearly dominating at Mohali, the KXIP’s home ground with 4 victories out of 5 matches they played.

So it is evident that KXIP has to put up a strong show to stun the mighty SRH. David Warner the SRH Skipper leading the batting charts with 423 runs and Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the highest wicket-taker between these two sides with 18 scalps. Last year Chris Gayle has registered his first century for KXIP here so he can be a thread to SRH bowling line-up.

What To Expect Between These Two Sides

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It is a battle between more settled side on the ground (SRH) and more settle side on paper (KXIP). One of the strongest bowling units among the other IPL teams SRH is the only team to take 100 wickets in the tournament. Led by David Warner and comprising of world-class bowlers like Rashid Khan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar the team is capable of pr0oducing nightmares to any opponents out there.

KXIP on other hand is a strong unit on paper and yet to convert them into the ground which is a worrying sign. But with new additions both in bowling and in batting along with seasoned players they look different side this season. With in-form players from both sides it is going to be the keen contest between bat and ball.

Players To Watch Out For KXIP (Kings XI Punjab)

David Miller

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One of the swashbuckling batsmen and one of the mainstays of Punjab batting order for a very long time David Miller needs no introduction to world cricket. one of the best finishers of the modern era David Miller will look to put up a strong performance which can boost his confidence in the upcoming world cup. He will look to grab the opportunity to find some form which can be good for his IPL team as well as for his national team.

Mayank Agarwal

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Last season has been the forgettable season for Mayank Agarwal as having scored tons of runs in domestic cricket but failed miserably in IPL made him out of the contention for the Indian side. But he put up a strong performance again and got selected for test series against Australia where he raised the eyebrows of many cricket pundits by his strong performance. He will look to continue the same form in also.

Players To Watch Out For SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Kane Williamson

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Highest run getter last time IPL Kane Williamson will also look to put up a strong performance before heading to the world cup. The elegant stoke maker Kane’s performance will be the key for the SRH’s success this year.

Rashid Khan

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World’s no.1 t20 bowler Rashid khan keeps on improving every year and hopes he will look to be at his best which is going to be vital for SRH’s title hopes.

Prediction

As mentioned earlier it is going to be the keen contest with both bat and ball between two quality sides.

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