IPL 2018: 50th Match, MI vs KXIP - Kings XI Punjab Predicted XI

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will travel to Mumbai Indians (MI) home den to complete the half-century of matches in IPL 2018. Ravichandran Ashwin led team were well on track to the playoffs. However, the last three defeats have put a question mark on their qualifications hopes.

It was a pathetic batting performance from the Mohali-based outfit in their last match as they skittled out for a mere 88 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Thus, the Punjab franchise will aim to get back on track for the remaining two league matches.

On the other hand, Mumbai‘s hopes of qualifying for the final four has also diminished. To stay afloat, the blue brigade will need other results to go in their favour.

However, a good Net Run Rate can come to their rescue if they get lucky.

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

KL Rahul 

KL Rahul has been the lone warrior of Punjab in the last few matches. The stylish opener has scored 558 runs thus far in the 11 matches.

Chris Gayle:

Chris Gayle has scored 350 runs so far in the tournament. However, the Windies batsman hasn’t able to repeat his early performance in the last few games.

Karun Nair:

Karun Nair has got off to decent starts in almost every match. However, the Karnataka batsman hasn’t able to make the most of it.

Yuvraj Singh:

It is high time that Kings XI Punjab adds the experience of Yuvraj Singh in their side. Yuvraj can replace Mayank Agarwal in the final XI.

David Miller:

David Miller should come in place of Aaron Finch who is delivering inconsistent performances.

Miller has thus far played only two matches for Punjab in the ongoing season.

Axar Patel: 

Axar Patel has had a disappointing season thus far.

However, Punjab all-rounder will like to get back into form to deliver the goods.

Ravichandran Ashwin:

Ravichandran Ashwin has impressed with his leadership skills. However, Ashwin hasn’t able to come up roses in his bowling.

Andrew Tye:

The Australian fast bowler Andrew Tye has taken 20 wickets thus far in the tournament. Tye will like to keep his good form going.

Mohit Sharma:

Mohit Sharma can come in handy with his slower balls which he bowls from the back of the hand.

The fast bowler is also accurate with the execution of his yorkers. However, his performance is disappointing in the last couple of matches.

Ankit Rajpoot:

Ankit Rajpoot has impressed with his sharp pace and bounce. The fast bowler has scalped eight wickets in the six matches he has so far played.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman:

Mujeeb Ur Rahman should return to Kings XI Punjab side after missing the last game against RCB due to his finger injury.

The Afghan spinner has scalped 14 wickets in the 11 matches. Furthermore, he is also economical.