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Dealt with a major blow in the form of injury to Chris Lynn, the Kolkata
Knight Riders (KKR) face a tough task against a rejuvenated and in form
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). The challenge for Punjab will be to carry on their
winning streak away from home as both their wins have come at the
Holkar stadium in Indore.
Lynns injury would mean that one of the most successful opening
partnerships in the form of Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa would be
reunited at the top. However Glenn Maxwell and co. won't have to worry
about the terrorising impact Lynn can have at the top. It also gives Kolkata
a chance to accommodate Shakib al Hasan and increase their bowling
strength. Umesh Yadav has also joined the squad and will only give the
management more options.
After two disappointing seasons, Punjab have started off on a winning note
and seem to be thriving under the carefree and aggressive leadership
style of coach Virender Sehwag and captain Maxwell. Hashim Amla has
already shown why he is such a good short format player without being
too flashy. Maxwells own form and the bowling efforts of Axar Patel and
Sandeep Sharma have given them plenty of positives.
Recent Form
KKR LWLWL
KXIP - WWLLL
Likely XIs
Shakib should replace Lynn unless KKR opt for the big hitting and seam
bowling abilities of Colin de Grandhomme. Umesh Yadav could come in to
replace Ankit Rajpoot.
Trivia
Glenn Maxwell became the second fastest to 1000 IPL career runs when
he reached the milestone off 610 balls. The record for the fastest belongs
to Virender Sehwag who reached the milestone in 604 balls
Robin Uthappa needs to take three more catches to get to 100 T20
career catches
In the last three seasons, Ishant Sharma has played 11 matches and has
picked up seven wickets at an average of 58.28 and an economy rate of
10.2 runs per over