IPL 2018, Match 12: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) predicted XI to face Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

#6 Marcus Stoinis

The potential X-Factor

If you ask yourself who can be the potential X-Factor for KXIP in the 2018 season, one name that instantly comes to mind is Australia's all-rounder Marcus Stoinis.

Stoinis shot to fame when he pulverized the Kiwi attack into submission with a breathtaking 146 at Auckland. His blitz earned him an IPL contract with the Kings XI Punjab.

Stoinis scored a breezy 22 off 15 balls but did not particularly have a good outing against RCB. The match against CSK offers a good chance for Stoinis to showcase his pedigree as a genuine all-rounder.

#7 Ravi Ashwin (Captain)

Ashwin bowled a decisive spell against RCB last night

One of the few things that I was looking forward to in this IPL was how Ravichandran Ashwin fared in his captaincy debut and the vile off-spinner performed well. Ashwin's field placements and tactics on the field were immaculate.

Ashwin bowled a game-changing spell in the last match when he scalped two wickets in as many balls, thus breaking the back of the Royal Challengers batting.