IPL 2021: 3 Stars From Punjab Kings Who Can Be Match Winners Against Delhi Capitals
Updated - 27 Nov 2023, 04:47 PM
Punjab Kings who faltered in their previous game heavily to Chennai Super Kings will now be up against the Delhi Capitals side in their next fixture today in Mumbai. The Punjab Kings have won one game and lost one game so far and they will be worried about Mayank Agarwals’ form recently who looks completely out of touch.
The other factor will be also to get in an all-rounder who can be the much-needed finisher down the order as they have batting Jhye Richardson at seven which is pretty high for the fast bowler. They would still rely heavily on KL Rahul and if he stays long, then he could be in for a big inning. Here are 3 stars from Punjab Kings who can be match-winners against Delhi Capitals.
3 Stars From Punjab Kings Who Can Be Match Winners:
KL Rahul:
KL Rahul has been the main weapon for the Punjab franchise and there have lots of talk behind his strike rate not being effective enough. But still, he can deliver for the team and he has got the goods to demolish any bowling attack. He will have the big responsibility to bat throughout the innings as the batting drops down after six.
Rahul who bagged the orange cap last year did have a great start to this season too with a well-made 91 off just 50 balls. He was the vital cog in the batting lineup and was unfortunate to miss out on the second game against CSK as he was dismissed by run-out with a brilliant piece of work from Ravindra Jadeja. He will still be the biggest match-winner for Punjab even if he doesn’t get his strike rate going.
Deepak Hooda:
Deepak Hooda has become an important member of this Punjab Kings lineup and has started this season with a bang. He has been in good form in the domestic season and looked to have got his rhythm going in the back end of the tournament last year. He has got the capability to be the match-winner in the team.
Hooda played superb innings in the first game against Royals which bolstered the team total to 221 for the loss of six wickets. He finished with 64 off just 28 deliveries with six sixes and four fours to his name. It had a great impact and the middle order looked more stable with him coming in at four. He was dismissed early in the previous game and must get his act together soon in an important game against Delhi.
Jhye Richardson:
Richardson was bought for a hefty price of 14 crores and he should look to improve his numbers soon. He is a wicket-taker with the ball and he becomes an important member of this bowling lineup alongside senior Indian bowler Mohammad Shami.
A lot of success for Punjab Kings will depend on Richardson’s form and he must be aware that he has some big shoes to fill in. He is expected to bounce back well in this game and become the match-winner for Punjab.
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