IPL 2019: 4 teams that are likely to qualify for the playoffs after the halfway stage

#3 Kings XI Punjab

Can Punjab make it to the play offs?

Kings XI Punjab, just like the past season, have been brilliant in the first half of this season too. Though they have won only 4 out of the 8 matches that they have played, they are likely to make it to the playoffs because they have had quite a couple of close shaves which have not gone their way.

Punjab have found in their team excellent individuals who have looked to get their team across the line. KL Rahul has been phenomenal for them this season and has been the reason for most of their victories. He has played the role of the anchor to perfection and has complemented Chris Gayle brilliantly. Mohammed Shami too has been outstanding and has been pretty consistent. He has carried his ODI form into this format of the game and has shown a lot of promise.

More than all of this, it has been Ashwin's captaincy which has made a lot of impact on the team. He has been absolutely attentive and his plans have worked for him. He seems to have a plan for every batsmen who comes on the crease and these plans are executed to perfection with the help of his performing players.

With a lot of experienced and skilled players, Punjab are likely to make it to the playoffs if they continue to perform the way they have been performing so far in the tournament.

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