IPL 2018: 40th Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab - Kings XI Punjab Predicted XI

Kings XI Punjab will travel to Rajasthan Royals for the 40th match of IPL 2018 after beating Royals at their home ground a couple of days back.

Ravichandran Ashwin-led team has won six matches out of the nine they have played. Thus, they are in a strong position to qualify for the playoff stages.

On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals hasn’t got their act together thus far. Their win and loss column looks completely different from their opponents, as they have won only three and have gone on to lose six. Consequently, their hopes of getting into playoffs stages look all but bleak.

The Punjab franchise will aim to keep their good show going in the tournament to confirm their playoffs berth.

Here is a look at the Predicted Playing XI of the Kings XI Punjab:

KL Rahul

KL Rahul played his best knock of the season in the last match. The stylish right-hander got off to a slow start but provided finishing touches. He batted right throughout the innings to take Punjab over the line.

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Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle is a massive gain for Kings XI Punjab. The combative Windies batsman is giving a perfect platform at the top of the order. However, the southpaw has lost out on his form in the last couple of matches.

Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal has received a start in almost every match. However, the Karnataka batsman is not able to make the most of it.

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Karun Nair

Karun Nair is providing solidarity in the middle order to Kings XI Punjab side. The right-hander has scored 240 runs in the eight innings so far.

Axar Patel

Axar Patel didn’t have a great last match with the bat. However, the left-arm spinner did a good job with the ball. The all-rounder conceded only 21 runs and scalped one wicket.

Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis gave good company to KL Rahul in the final stages of the last match. The Australian all-rounder scored an unbeaten 23 off just 16 balls.

Manoj Tiwary

Manoj Tiwary didn’t get a chance to either bat or ball in the last match. Tiwary had done a good job while playing for Rising Pune Supergiant in the previous season.

Ravichandran Ashwin 

Ravichandran Ashwin is mustering his Punjab troops with all the confidence. Moreover, the confidence is getting reflected in his bowling.

Andrew Tye

Andrew Tye took two wickets in the last match, and he was also economical. The Australian fast bowler is making good use of his variations.

Ankit Rajpoot

Ankit Rajpoot was on the expensive side in the last match. However, the fast bowler has impressed with his sharp pace and bounce.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 

Mujeeb Ur Rahman has continued to breathe down the opposition batsmen. The Afghanistan spinner was able to bag the Man of the Match in the previous match for his spell of three for 27.

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