Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) have finally got their winning boots going beating Mumbai Indians (MI) by eight wickets in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). They will wish to continue their winning run when they face Delhi Capitals on April 1 (Monday) at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.
The batting have finally started to find the tunes with KL Rahul getting some runs under his belt. Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal have been in form and will expect to continue their form. On the other hand, the bowling also needs to chip in as they have gone for runs in all the games. However, the management name will be to have a talk to their skipper Ravichandran Ashwin who has been marred with controversies.
Date and Venue: April 1 (Monday), at PCA IS Bindra Stadium.
Here is the predicted XI of Kings XI Punjab for Match 13 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL):
KL RAHUL
KL Rahul played an outstanding knock in the last game guiding his side to their first win of the season. The Karnataka batter needs to continue scoring runs for his franchise consistently with the upcoming ICC World Cup in sight.
CHRIS GAYLE
Chris Gayle came to this tournament with heavy runs under his belt. The big Jamaican has also started IPL 2019 on a high helping his side to get a good start. Gayle will want to continue his superlative form in the matches to follow.
MAYANK AGARWAL
Mayank Agarwal played an outstanding hand in the last game stitching a crucial stand with KL Rahul. The Karnataka batsman who recently made his Test debut against Australia will be pivotal for Kings XI Punjab batting at number three.
DAVID MILLER
David Miller has shown form in his first match in this edition of the tournament. The Proteas batsman’s form will be a massive boost for Kings XI Punjab going deep into the league. Besides, he is also an outstanding fielder in the outfield.
SARFARAZ KHAN
The young batsman started the tournament on a high with a 30+ score. However, he has struggled trying to be cheeky and over-aggressive. He needs to stick on basics and score runs to cement his place in playing XI.
MANDEEP SINGH
Mandeep Singh is a talented batsman and has enough experience behind his back. He bats at a crucial position where he will have to finish games at times. The Punjab batsman needs to prove his worth whenever he gets an opportunity.
HARDUS VILJOEN
Hardus Viljoen has done a good job with the ball and will hope to get an opportunity with the bat. The Proteas all-rounder is an able performer and will expect to deliver for his franchise Kings XI Punjab in his debut IPL season.
RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN
The on-field controversies have no intention to leave Ravichandran Ashwin this season. Three matches in this season have witnessed three different debates which have taken a toll on his performance. The experience spinner needs to leave that behind and lead his team from the front.
MURUGAN ASHWIN
Murugan Ashwin impressed in his first match for the Kings XI Punjab. The off-spinner needs to carry on the excellent work picking up wickets in the middle overs.
MOHAMMED SHAMI
Mohammed Shami has been among the wickets for Kings XI Punjab; however, he has gone for plenty. The Bengal pacer needs to keep a check on line and length and help his side pick wickets with the new ball.
ANDREW TYE
The regaining Purple Cap holder is yet to hit the right form in the tournament and will hope to regain his form. Andre Tye has a few variations up his sleeves and will use the knuckleball to fox the Delhi Capitals batters.