IPL 2018, RR vs KXIP: 5 reasons why Kings XI Punjab lost 

#3 Few too many wickets in the powerplay

Chasing 159 on a pitch that offered spin, it was necessary for Kings XI to start well in the powerplay overs. However, things didn’t pan out the way they would have wanted as they few too many wickets in the powerplay to put pressure on the incoming batsmen with that run rate going up with every dot ball.

The men in red could muster only 33 runs in their first six overs. It was courtesy some tight bowling from the opposition which saw them in a spot of bother at the end of the powerplay. They lost three wickets with crucial scalps of Chris Gayle and Karun Nair to add to the worries ahead for the visitors.