Kings XI Punjab’s (KXIP) number three batsman Mayank Agarwal recently claimed that their batting department is doing well as a unit. The Mohali-based franchise is currently placed at the second spot of the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) points table.
Having the better Net Run Rate Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jumped to number one spot after clinching eight points in overall five games.
Also, Preity Zinta’s team is coming off a three-match winning streak. They will take on a struggling Delhi Daredevils at Ferozshah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi on Monday (April 23) evening.
The new-look KXIP squad consists of a solid Karnataka core with the likes of KL Rahul, Karun Nair, and Agarwal being in some form.
Further, Chris Gayle renovated his batting style to be amongst the leading run-getters in the tournament.
The 38-year-old Gayle missed out on the first couple of matches, in order to accommodate Australian Marcus Stoinis.
Moreover, Australia’s limited overs specialist, Aaron Finch, got the monkey off his back after his cameo against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The only cause for concern in KXIP batting is Yuvraj Singh, who appeared rusty in his outings.
“We have been batting well. We intend to keep doing the things we’ve been doing,” Mayank Agarwal told the reporters after KXIP’s win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
This edition of IPL witnessed a more aggressive, determined and hungry Gayle at the top order as opposed to the ‘Universe Boss’ of the previous season, when he consumed a lot of deliveries to get going,
Therefore, the Jamaican was released by Royal Challengers Bangalore and went unsold on Day one of the two-day mega-auction before Virender Sehwag bought him at his base price of INR two crore.
Our performances are speaking for themselves: Mayank
Interestingly, Gayle already has a century to his name along with two half-centuries in the three outings so far in the tournament.
“Gayle brings in a lot of firepower. Along with him, the bowlers are also stepping in. Rahul is doing well too. So we can’t say it’s a one-man show,” the top scorer in the Indian domestic season, told IANS.
Furthermore, Ashwin also impressed one and all with his captaincy. His recent bold decisions in terms of management of players worker words for the team.
“Our performances are speaking for themselves. We gel well as a unit and understand each other well,” concluded Mayank Agarwal.
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