IPL 2020: KKR vs KXIP Preview: Kings XI Punjab has to end their misery of failures!

Kolkata Knight Riders who are riding high with a victory in their last game will take on the struggling Kings XI Punjab today, in Dream 11 Indian Premier League. The game is between the stronger Knight Riders and the struggling Punjab kings. So far, Kolkata Knight Riders played 5 games in the tournament but won 3 games. Kings XI Punjab played 6 games but won only 1 game. Kings XI Punjab failed to put in an effort to fight in their last match with Sun Risers Hyderabad. Kolkata Knight Riders almost lost their last match to Chennai Super Kings but survived through the game with a victory.

In the Indian Premier League, both these teams had a face-off in 25 games. Kolkata Knight Riders won 17 games and Kings XI Punjab won 8 games. Even now, for this game, Kolkata Knight Riders will be the favorites of the game. The team is looking good with slight ups and downs. Kings XI Punjab needs to up their game to be in the game. Kolkata Knight Riders will have an upper hand anyways.

Teams wise, Kolkata Knight Riders should change their batting order. Sending Tripathi as an opener is a very good decision but Morgan should come top in the order. Dinesh Karthik should also come early if they bat first. Bowling wise, everyone is doing well but Pat Cummins who need to take quick wickets. Kings XI Punjab should consider getting Gayle on board as Maxwell is failing consistently in every match. KL Rahul is taking a huge pressure which is reflecting on his batting too. Some big changes need to be made to the bowling lineup as well.

The game takes place at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The match begins at 3.30 PM IST.