IPL 2018: 4 reasons why Kings XI Punjab might not make it to the playoffs

#4 Ineffectiveness of Indian pacers

KXIP are overdependent on AJ Tye due to the ineffectiveness of Indian pacers — Due to the ineffectiveness of Indian pacers, KXIP are overdependent on AJ Tye in the pace department

The Kings XI Punjab have been changing their Indian pace bowling unit on a regular basis. Of the three Indian pacers used by KXIP, only Ankit Rajpoot has an economy rate of less than 10.

After playing six matches each, Barinder Sran and Mohit Sharma have been leaking runs and have taken a total of 10 wickets only. Ankit Rajpoot picked up a five-wicket haul against Sunrisers Hyderabad but hasn't been effective in the remaining matches as he picked up only three wickets in the other four matches.

If KXIP's Indian fast bowlers continue the same performance with the ball, then the gates will soon close down for the Punjab-based franchise.

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