IPL 2021: 3 Stars From Punjab Kings Who Will Be Game Changers Against Kolkata Knight Riders

Punjab Kings (PBKS) finally managed to end their losing streak against the Mumbai Indians (MI) and now they will face the challenge from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their next fixture. Punjab Kings have moved to the fifth position in the table with two wins in five games and they need to continue the winning momentum.

KL Rahul and Chris Gayle stitched a crucial partnership together and they took Punjab home with mature knocks. In the bowling department, Ravi Bishnoi came into the scene for the first time this season and he had an immediate impact picking two wickets for just 21 runs. Here are 3 stars from Punjab Kings who will be game-changers against Kolkata Knight Riders.

3 Stars From Punjab Kings Who Will Be Game Changers:

KL Rahul:

KL Rahul’s strike rate issues became a blessing in disguise for the Punjab Kings in a venue like Chennai where runs are hard to come and it is not easy for a new batsman to start striking from the first ball. He guided the team home in a low-scoring game staying not out at 60 from 52 deliveries.

He hit three sixes and three fours in the game and broke the shackles with odd boundaries when the run rate looked like creeping up. He got the singles and was ready to keep rotating strike. He captained the team really well and it was a tough decision to bowl after winning the toss, but in the end, it reaped rewards for the franchise. He will be one of the game-changers for the Punjab Kings against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Chris Gayle:

Chris Gayle was hailed by the experts for his scintillating knock under pressure in the previous game. In a wicket that isn’t the comfort zone for him, he managed to rotate the strike and hit the boundaries at the required times to form a good partnership with KL Rahul that sealed the game.

It was one of the most important cameos from Chris Gayle as Punjab were desperate to get back to winning ways and the big man delivered at the right time. Gayle’s ability to clear the ropes easily was an added pressure on the bowlers and his 43 off 35 balls was the need of the hour.

He hit two sixes and five fours to keep up with the run rate. His good form can make him the match-winner against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Mohammad Shami:

Despite the poor form, Shami will be the leader of the pace attack in the Punjab Kings and he will remain the go-to bowler for KL Rahul. Shami has a lot of experience in international cricket, and it is going to be only a matter of time for him to get back into his groove.

He finished with figures of 2 wickets for 21 runs in his previous game and looks like he is back on track for a good season. He will be a key bowler for Punjab going forward and needs to make sure that he is among the wickets. He picked up the crucial wicket of Rohit Sharma, who looked like taking Mumbai to a big score and he will be a match-winner for the Punjab Kings against the Kolkata Knight Riders.