IPL 2018: Rating the teams after their first two games

#4 Kings XI Punjab 6/10

KXIP look stronger than they have through the years

The revamped franchise started off in a terrific manner under the fresh leadership of Ashwin. They ran past the Delhi Daredevils in a thumping manner and registered a convincing victory in their opener of the tournament.

However, they could not replicate the same performance against RCB on Friday (April 13), as they fell to a 4-wicket defeat against Kohli’s team. It was their effort with the willow that was underwhelming in the game, as they could manage just 155 on a batting-friendly pitch in Bangalore.

The team looks strong on the outset, though. Rahul, their costliest buy this season, has already proved his worth at the top of the order. Ashwin is leading the team well and Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been a revelation for them with the ball. If they can get back to winning ways against CSK at home on Sunday (April 15), it will be a definite boost to their campaign in the IPL this year.