Match no. 24 Kings XI Punjab clash with Kolkata Kinght Riders . Punjab express seems derailed from the track whereas Kolkata looks back on track with their latest win.

Poor bowling , unimpressive Captaincy and KL Rahul ‘s squad lost back to back four matches. Today they need to play out of their skin as facing KKR will not be easy. Right now the Kings are at bottom of the points table with just 2 points.
Opening pair KL and Mayank will give good start . Maxwell is not so impressive so far and likely to replace by Universal Boss Chris Gayle. In last match he was about to play but due to food poisoning he didn’t make it. Nicolas Pooran grab the finishers role . The batting line up is pretty good but the real problems lie in the bowling department. Today bowling department has big job in their hand !

Kolkata Knight Riders back in game , slowly but they are gaining their form and moving with wining momentum. The youngsters are showing off their skills. Rahul Tripathi in up order was a wise decision. Narine with bowl was impressive . Everyone is waiting for skipper’s form as he failing to lead from front and fans are not so happy with him. Currently KKR are at the fourth position with six points .

Both teams likely to play with the same squad .

HEAD TO HEAD
MATCHES – 25
KXIP – 08
KKR – 17

KKR ahead of Punjab and they are favorite pick of today’s match

VENUE – Sheikh Zayed Stadium
TIME – 3.30 IST