IPL 2018: One player from each team who holds the key for them

Kings XI Punjab - KL Rahul

KL Rahul will look to continue his dream run in this year's IPL

Justifying his heavy price tag, KL Rahul has been one of Kings XI Punjab's champions in this year's IPL. From a blistering 14-ball 50 that set the tone this year to partnering with Chris Gayle to help his team register massive totals, Rahul has been Punjab's batting mainstay so far.

A stylish player, who can make the bowlers pay heavily on his day, Rahul has managed to score 268 runs in the seven games played thus far. With a middle and lower-middle order that is yet to fire, KXIP would be banking heavily on Rahul's form to sail them through the league stage of the tournament.

The team's recent loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad is yet another reminder of how crucial is the role played by this man at the top of the order.