3. Glenn Maxwell
The ‘Big Show’ Glenn Maxwell played a pivotal role in Kings XI Punjab’s success when last time IPL was played in the gulf of UAE. He was by far the most dominant batsman in IPL 2014 as he dominated every bowling attacks in UAE. There’s just special connection of Maxwell with UAE as he bats like a dream whenever he plays in the country. Last time in UAE Maxwell scored 3 half-centuries and hit 17 sixes in the first phase of IPL 2014.
The Australian is a marquee player for his franchise and he will be looking to emulate his performance in IPL 2020. Overall he has a staggering IPL record and has a strike rate of 161 in the 69 matches he has featured in. If KXIP wants to hold their first-ever IPL title, Maxwell will have to be at his best throughout the tournament.