IPL 2018, Match 2: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) 'Predicted 11' to face Delhi Daredevils

#3 KL Rahul (Wicket-Keeper)

This IPL will be crucial for Rahul

At No. 3 will be Indian and now former RCB batsman Lokesh Rahul. One of the few batsmen to hit a century in all three formats of the game, Rahul, when in form, is a delight to watch. One of the prime qualities of Rahul is his versatility.

He can hit the ball long, while at the same time, he has the game to play according to the situation, so pivotal in the T20 format.

Rahul missed last season due to injury and was bought by KXIP for a whopping Rs. 11 crores, and his association with Finch at the top might prove to be a cornerstone of KXIP's resurgence as an IPL franchise this year.

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#4 Karun Nair

The Karnataka batsman has been in scintillating form this winter

Coming in at No. 4 is the second triple centurion in the history of Indian Test cricket, Karun Nair.

Nair has been in scintillating form this winter especially in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 trophy where he accumulated 379 runs (third on the list of top run-getters in the tournament) in nine matches at a strike rate of 173.85.

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#5 Yuvraj Singh

Homecoming for Yuvraj

At No. 5 will be the Prince of Punjab, Yuvraj Singh. A stalwart of the limited-overs format, Yuvraj returns to his home franchise with a sense of indifferent form.

With a pedigree to change matches in a matter of balls, the initial games will be crucial for both Yuvraj as well as for KXIP, as the southpaw's good form can set the torn for the tournament.