IPL 2018: 34th Match: KXIP vs MI - Kings XI Punjab Predicted XI

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will serve as hosting team to reigning champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 34th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.

The Punjab-based franchise has thus far won five matches out of the seven they have played.

Consequently, Ravichandran Ashwin led team find themselves at the third place in the points table.

On the other hand, defending champions Indians are contemplating an early exit from the tournament. Rohit Sharma led side has won only two matches out of the eight – to find themselves in the trouble.

Meanwhile, KXIP had lost their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Thus, the Men in Red will like to get back to winning ways.

Punjab team had some off-time and the players would have enjoyed the one week break in what is generally a hectic schedule in the tournament.

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

KL Rahul:

KL Rahul is in prolific form at the top of the order. The flamboyant batsman is timing the ball to perfection.

The Punjab opener has scored 268 runs in the seven matches. Hence, he would like to keep his good form going.

Chris Gayle:

Chris Gayle is proving to be worth the value player for KXIP.

The Universe Boss has changed the complexion of the match with his pyrotechnics.

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Mayank Agarwal:

Mayank Agarwal is getting off to starts in almost every match. However, the Karnataka batsman has failed to deliver a big score thus far in the season.

Karun Nair:

Karun Nair has also provided solidarity in the middle order for the Punjab side.

The stylish right-hander has scored 186 runs in the seven matches.

David Miller:

David Miller should get a chance in place of Aaron Finch, who has had a mundane season.

The Proteas southpaw has played only two matches in which he scored 50 runs.

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Yuvraj Singh:

Yuvraj Singh is expected to return to the playing XI after getting dropped in the last match. The left-handed batsman isn’t in the best of forms but will look to make a comeback.

Ravichandran Ashwin:

Ravichandran Ashwin has led from the front. Moreover, Ashwin has rotated his bowlers with guile.

So much so, Punjab skipper has backed his players to the hilt. Thus, he is able to get the best out of them.

Andrew Tye:

Andrew Tye has been right on the money with his bowling variations. The Australian fast bowler has scalped nine wickets in the seven matches so far.

Barinder Sran:

Barinder Sran has also impressed with his control owing to his line and length. The left-arm fast bowler went wicketless in the last match and would like to come back strong.

Ankit Rajpoot:

Ankit Rajpoot has impressed with his brisk pace as well as bounce.

The fast bowler had scalped the only fifer of the season in the last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Mujeeb Ur Rahman:

Mujeeb Ur Rahman has continued to bamboozle the opposition batsmen in his spin web.

The Afghanistan spinner has scalped seven wickets for Kings XI Punjab. 

Interestingly, the mystery spinner has the best economy rate (for a bowler who has played seven matches or more) as he has conceded runs at 6.52.

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