Let us take a look at Kings XI Punjab cricket squad–strengths, weakness, and key players.
Squad
Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, Mandeep Singh, Sheldon Cottrell, Ishan Porel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Arshdeep Singh, Hardus Viljoen, Murgan Ashwin, Jagadeesha Suchith, Harpreet Brar, Darshan Nalkande, Glenn Maxwell, James Neesham, Chris Jordan, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Tajinder Singh Dhillon, Nicholas Pooran, Prabhsimran Singh, KL Rahul (C).
Strengths
Batting: They have quite a destructive batting line-up with the likes of Chris Gayle, KL Rahul, Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran, and all-rounder Jimmy Neesham. Power and class are the team’s’ strengths.
Good record: Even though KXIP has not gained the success they wished in India, they have a great record in UAE. The last time Kings XI Punjab played in UAE, they won all their matches, which is a confident booster for any team.
Weakness
Backup: Kings XI Punjab lacks the proper back-up players. Those available do not inspire much confidence because they are untested o the big stage.
Middle order: Middle order has been one of the main issues for Punjab. Players have not deliver on most occasions. The likes of Karun Nair, Mandeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, and Sarfaraz Khan need to change that if this team is to be successful.
Form: Except for KL Rahul, other Indian batsmen haven’t shown championship form, and one of the top-players, Chris Gayle, is 41. It will be difficult to select their perfect eleven.
Key Players
1. KL Rahul
2. Chris Gayle
3. Glenn Maxwell
4. Mohammed Shami
5. Mujeeb ur Rahman
