Chris Gayle and KL Rahul – Kings XI Punjab
The IPL 2014 runners-up Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) are very much likely to keep their last successful opening partner, Chris Gayle and KL Rahul. In the last two seasons, they were the top two performers in the KXIP batting line-up. In both the IPL 2018 and IPL 2019, while Rahul finished as the leading run-scorer for the side, Gayle was the second most run-scorer for the team. Also, Rahul will now play as the captain role of the side.
Another Indian cricketer Mayank Agarwal can be another option for the opening pair position, but only when either Gayle or Rahul remains unavailable for the selection.