It is time for the battle between Kings Xi Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore as the teams led by two close friends go up against each other at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. It’s going to be a fierce battle between the two given that Royal Challengers Bangalore are at their very best this season.
On the other hand, Kings XI Punjab look very topsy this season as they haven’t won more than two matches this season as they lie last in the points table. KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal have been doing the bulk of the scoring but in return, other batsmen and bowlers haven’t supported the duo from Karnataka.
Which is why this match will be an exciting affair as Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to continue their sublime form this season whereas Kings XI Punjab will look to bounce back in fashion this season. Quite a few new changes are expected in both sides which is why let’s take a look at the five key players to watch out for in today’s match.
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Let us take a look at the five key players to watch out for when Kings XI Punjab lock horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore:
1. Chris Gayle
The universe boss is expected to make his return to Kings XI Punjab after not having featured in any of the games this season. With the disappointing run, the million-dollar man Glenn Maxwell is having this season, Gayle is all set to play against his former team Royal Challengers Bangalore.
With KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal both looking in great nick this season-opening the batsmen, it will be interesting to see at what position Chris Gayle bats today.
2. Washington Sundar
Off-spinner Washington Sundar has been putting up some aati Sundar performances for the Royal Challengers Bangalore side bowling in the powerplay.
It is with the help of Washington Sundar’s economical spells the Royal Challengers Bangalore side have been able to build the pressure on the opposition very which is why he’s one of the key players to watch out for in the RCB setup.
3. Yuzvendra Chahal
Chahal Pahal has been another unsung hero for the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s emergent success this year. Along with Washington Sundar, he has been leading the spin bowling department of the Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling unit this season.
None the less Yuzvendra Chahal does become another player to watch out for since the match is at Sharjah, he also had the best bowling figures by any bowler in this IPL at the iconic venue.
4. KL Rahul
The Kings Xi Punjab skipper has been in the form of his life this season but his performance hasn’t contributed to the team’s success this season. KL Rahul at present is the leading run-scorer of the season but as far as his team is concerned they place last in the points table with just two wins.
It will be interesting to see how KL Rahul fares up against his former side Royal Challengers Bangalore as he’ll be looking to guide his team to a victory only for the third time in this tournament.
5. Nicholas Pooran
The Caribbean Southpaw has been a revelation for the Kings Xi Punjab side this season. We had already seen what the man is capable of doing in the previous season for the Kings XI Punjab franchise but even this year he’s been showing us his six-hitting ability.
In the match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Pooran smacked three consecutive sixes which was an absolute delight to watch. Which is why we should all keep our eyes on the man from the Caribbean as we shall expect more big hits from the little man.