Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI If 5 Overseas Players Are Allowed In IPL

Punjab Kings is one team that went through many changes in IPL 2021. The franchisee bought 9 players during IPL 2021 auction. There were few crucial overseas players that Punjab Kings bought during the auction. However, with the rule of using only 4 overseas players in a match, Punjab Kings had to bench their prominent overseas players during the tournament.

However, IPL 2022 might allow 5 overseas players in matches. IPL franchises have been requesting BCCI to increase the overseas players’ limit to 5. At present, only 4 overseas players can play for a team in any match of IPL. Rest 7 players should be domestic players. Here we talk about Punjab Kings predicted playing XI if 5 overseas players are allowed in IPL.

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI If 5 Overseas Players Are Allowed In IPL

KL Rahul

KL Rahul should be the skipper of Punjab Kings. Although Punjab Kings have not performed up to the mark in the last two seasons, KL Rahul has been magnificent with his batting. In IPL 2020, the right-handed batsman was the highest run-scorer with 670 runs in 14 matches. In IPL 2021, Rahul was in the race for orange cap, being the 2nd highest run-scorer with 331 runs in 7 matches. KL Rahul should also be the opener for Punjab Kings.

Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal gave great support to KL Rahul as an opener in IPL 2021. Mayank Agarwal scored 260 runs in 7 matches along with an unbeaten 99-run knock in one game. He smashed 2 half-centuries in the tournament at a strike rate of 141+. So far, Agarwal has played 95 matches in IPL and smashed 1950 runs along with 9 fifties and 1 century. Agarwal should open the innings with KL Rahul.

Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle should be the first overseas player in the Punjab Kings playing XI. The left-handed batsman has the ability to cause destruction with his batting. Chris Gayle is one of the dangerous batsmen in T20 format. In IPL, he has numerous records in his name. In 140 matches so far, Gayle has scored 4950 runs at an amazing average of 40+ and strike rate of 149+. He has also smashed 31 fifties and most 6 centuries in the tournament.

Dawid Malan

Punjab Kings bought Dawid Malan for Rs. 1.5 crore during IPL 2021 auction. The English batsman should be the 2^nd overseas player in the team. Malan is a hard-hitting batsman who holds the top rank in T20I. Malan made his debut in IPL 2021. He played 1 match in IPL 2021 in which he scored 26 runs.  Malan should be given more chances to prove his batting in IPL.

Deepak Hooda

Deepak Hooda should be added to the playing XI of Punjab Kings. Deepak Hooda has played 76 matches in IPL in which he scored 741 runs at a strike rate of 131+. He has also hit 3 fifties. In IPL 2021, Hooda smashed a quickfire knock of 64 off 28 balls in the opening game against Rajasthan Royals. He holds a lot of capacity in the middle-order.

Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan was picked by Punjab Kings during the IPL 2021 auction for a hefty amount of Rs. 5.25 crores. He made his debut in IPL 2021. Shahrukh Khan managed to prove that he can be a valuable batsman in the future after hitting a 47-run knock in one match and a quick cameo of 15 runs in 5 balls in one game. In 8 matches, he scored 107 runs. He is a powerful hitter and should be part of the Punjab Kings playing XI.

Moises Henriques

Moises Henriques was bought by Punjab Kings during IPL 2021 auction for Rs. 4.2 crores. The Australia all-rounder Henriques made his debut in IPL 2009 and hence carries a lot of experience in the tournament. In 60 matches, he has scored 985 runs at an average of 27+. He has hit 5 half-centuries. With the ball, he has picked 39 wickets. For all-rounder, Henriques will be a good option so he should be 3rd overseas player that Punjab Kings should go for.

Mohammed Shami

Mohammad Shami is the biggest bowling asset for Punjab Kings. Being a regular part of the Indian team at the national level, Shami is among the most powerful domestic bowlers in IPL. In 73 matches, Shami has scalped 68 wickets at an economy of 8.81. In the last two seasons IPL 2020 and IPL 2019, Shami was terrific with his bowling picking 20 and 19 wickets respectively.

Jhye Richardson

Punjab Kings bought Jhye Richardson for whopping Rs. 15 crores during IPL 2021 auction. The Australian pacer made his debut in IPL this season. Richardson picked 3 wickets in 3 matches. He had a good show in Big Bash League 2020-21 where he ended as the highest wicket-taker. He should be the 4^th overseas player in the Punjab Kings team. If he gets enough opportunities from the team, he will be able to prove his worth in IPL tournaments in the future.

Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan should be the 5^th overseas player that Punjab Kings should induct in the playing XI. With his lethal pace, Jordon can dismantle the opposition batsmen. In 23 matches so far in IPL, Jordan has picked 23 wickets at an economy of 9.22. He is an international player who plays for England. His addition will give strength to Punjab Kings’ pace attack.

Ravi Bishnoi

For the spin option, Punjab Kings should go with Ravi Bishnoi. Ravi Bishnoi made his debut last year in IPL 2020. He impressed with 12 wickets in 14 matches. In IPL 2021, he had a decent show with 4 wickets in 4 matches. He is emerging as a promising spin bowler for Punjab Kings.