Kings XI Punjab IPL 2020
The Kings XI Punjab IPL Team are a franchise cricket team based in Mohali, Punjab, that plays in the Indian Premier League. The KXIP IPL team owner is Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta and Karan Paul. Kings XI Punjab IPL Team Captain is yet to be decided, in the last season of IPL team was captained by Ravichandran Ashwin. Under his captaincy, KXIP had a downfall as they finished 6th in the points table last season. The team would be hoping that KL Rahul will be a right captain choice ahead of the season 13. Apart from the 2014 season when they topped the league table and finished runners-up, the team has made only one other playoff appearance in 12 seasons.
Kings XI Punjab is one of the most inconsistent and unpredictable team in IPL. KXIP IPL team Owner will be thinking for yet maiden win in this season of IPL as they have not win any season of the Indian Premier League.
KXIP Team Players released before the Auction
This is the list of players which were released by KXIP IPL Team 2020 Auction :-
Varun Chakravarthy, Andrew Tye, Sam Curran, Simran Singh, David Miller, Moises Henriques and Agnivesh Ayachi.
Kings XI Punjab IPL 2020: Auction Highlights
Kings XI Punjab breaks into the IPL auction 2020 with one of the biggest purse size and they utilized it quite efficiently. Even before the auction, KXIP have some basis covered fully but in some quality player were needed. They have got a mix of experienced and young core squad, where youngster fill in the prime roles for the team. Kings XI Punjab were one of the biggest spenders, second only to Kolkata Knight Riders at the Kolkata auction to complete their squad for the 2020 season. They bought nine players including Glenn Maxwell and Sheldon Cottrell. They spent Rs 26.20 crore on Australia batsman Glenn Maxwell (Rs 10.75 crore), Windies pacer Sheldon Cottrell (Rs. 8.50 crore), England pacer Chris Jordan (Rs 3 crore), Indian leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi (Rs 2 crore), Indian wicketkeeper Prabhsimran Singh (55 lakh), Indian batsman Deepak Hooda (50 lakh), New Zealand all- rounder Jimmy Neesham (Rs 50 lakh), Indian batsman Tejinder Dhillon (Rs 20 lakh) and Indian pacer Ishan Porel (20 lakh).
KXIP IPL Team 2020: Final Squad
Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, Mandeep Singh, Sheldon Cottrell, Ishan Porel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Arshdeep Singh, Hardus Viljoen, Murugan Ashwin, J Suchith, Harpreet Brar, Darshan Nalkande, Glenn Maxwell, James Neesham, Chris Jordan, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Tajinder Singh Dhillon, KL Rahul (captain), Nicholas Pooran, Prabhsimran Singh.
Predicted Kings XI Punjab IPL Team Captain
KL Rahul has been assigned captainship duty of Kings XI Punjab for the 2020 VIVO Indian Premier League with instantaneous effect, the franchise has ascertained.
Having entered the team in 2018, KL Rahul has finished two seasons with the team and has been preserved for his third straight season, this time as a captain. He will now work with Director of Cricket Operations and Head Coach Anil Kumble to further the interests of the team.
Kings XI Punjab Fantasy Cricket League Team
Now we will have a look towards the probable XI of KXIP Team Player that can be played in the first match. As we all know how important it is to know which players are playing in the match for a Fantasy gamer. Here you will get a glimpse of the KXIP Playing XI.
Now let us take a look at the best possible combination for the Kings XI Punjab IPL team during the upcoming IPL season.
Openers: KL Rahul and Chris Gayle
Kings XI Punjab IPL Team management will likely to stick with these 2 experienced Duo of KL Rahul and Chris Gayle. The West Indian explosive batsmen also know as universe boss will open the batting for the team. He can win match for his team single-handedly and can be a dangerous batsmen. KL Rahul is the captain of the team and is a player who has been in great form in the International team and he is likely to continue his great form for his team also. He plays at top and knows how to stay till the end of the innings and take the team home.
Both of these players are the integral part of the KXIP Fantasy Cricket League Team. The other likely choice for the opening slot can be Mayank Agarwal.
Middle-order: Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Deepak Hooda and Krishnappa Gowtham
This team has got a stable middle order with few experienced and few youngster. The No.3 Spot will be handled by Mayank Agarwal who has shown his class in test cricket for India. There are a lot of expectation from him. As he has done very well in domestic circuit too. And this is the time that he can prove to selectors that he can play T20 cricket as well. Glenn Maxwell and Nicholas Pooran can be used as floater and will have a major duty to take the team to big totals. We all know what both of them are capable of doing especially, the Aussie All-Rounder Glenn Maxwell. As he can role his arm for the team as he bowls spin quite well and is a wonderful fielder. Deepak Hooda and Krishnappa Gowtham are the two Indian all-rounder who will do late hitting duty and will also bowl some overs for the team.
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Sheldon Cottrell, Murgan Ashwin and Ishan Porel
Mohammed Shami is presently playing in the best bowling form of his life for Team India. And, if he tended to reproduce his form in IPL 2020 then the possibilities for KXIP to win their maiden IPL trophy will surely boost. Shami will be having the duty to help KXIP in reaping early wickets with the new ball and his four-over spell will be quite important for his side going into the IPL 2020. Sheldon Cottrell will be partnering Mohammed Shami in death overs as he has got great success for his national side and considering his price. He is likely to make a place in KXIP Playing XI. Murgan Ashwin is expected to be the leading front line spinner for the Kings XI Punjab IPL team. Murgan Ashwin's style of bowling will be well-suited to the home pitch of KXIP, and his current form will be of great help. Another player who will be player to watch out for is the Indian fast bowler Ishan Porel.
Kings XI Punjab Fantasy Cricket League Team: Best XI
JKL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Deepak Hooda, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mohammed Shami, Sheldon Cottrell, Murgan Ashwin and Ishan Porel
Kings XI Punjab Fantasy Cricket Tips for TEAMOKHELO
This section is made for all fantasy cricket lovers. As here you will get the players who can turn the chances of winning any KXIP Fantasy League. Here are few Kings XI Punjab Fantasy Cricket Tips which you must keep in your mind when creating a team for KXIP fantasy cricket league team.
- KXIP have got many players who can perform both the task in the field (batting and bowling) so try to take the bowlers you will give you full 4 overs quota like Glenn Maxwell and Krishnappa Gowtham.
- KXIP Fantasy Cricket Tips you should follow if the match happens at Mohali. Take more spinners and bowlers who change pace very often as the pitch tends to get slow as the game progresses.
- If KXIP is playing on the Batting track, so expect their top 4 to score the bulk of the runs.
This article provides you with an overall idea about the KXIP Fantasy League Tips for IPL 2020. This article also includes KXIP Fantasy Cricket Tips which will help you to make the team in this season. TEAMOKHELO is a great platform for fantasy sports like cricket. Here you can enjoy Instant Withdrawal, less competition and referral program. Where you can earn money using your skills and knowledge. Download the TEAMOKHELO application now and enjoy cricket.
TEAMOKHELO is a great platform for fantasy sports like cricket. Here you can enjoy Instant Withdrawal, less competition and referral program. Where you can earn money using your skills and knowledge. Download the TEAMOKHELO application now and enjoy cricket.