IPL 2019: 5 Reasons why Kings XI Punjab can win their maiden IPL trophy this season

#4 Change in team management

Mike Hesson will take over as KXIP's Head Coach

The role of coaches in cricket is as important as that of the players. And with Mike Hesson taking charge as Head Coach, Kings XI Punjab have a great coach this season.

Apart from Tom Moody, Punjab haven't had tactically astute coaches like Mahela Jayawardene or Stephen Fleming in the past seasons, and Mike Hesson can be just that. He has a brilliant cricketing mind and tons of experience as a former cricketer and commentator.

Hesson displayed his tactical temperament in his choices at the auction, and has assembled a great squad. Kings XI Punjab can really thrive under such a coach and will hope that he can lead the players to a title victory.

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#3 Strong middle order

The problems for most IPL teams last season were caused by the fragility of their middle orders. Almost no team could escape unscathed and this auction, many middle order batsmen and all rounders were signed by teams.

KXIP were one of the worst sufferers as only one middle order batsman scored a 50+ score. This season, they have acquired Mandeep Singh from RCB and he can certainly add tremendous stability to the side.

David Miller is expected to play a key role and with Moises Henriques as backup, their No.5 and No.6 spots will be settled. The most exciting buy though is Nicholas Pooran, who is on a roll as far as T20 cricket is concerned. He is tearing apart bowling attacks in the BPL and has a tremendous T20 history.

Pooran can also don the gloves and him batting at No.4 will prove to be very useful as he can accelerate in the death overs if the top order comes good or can build a partnership in case they don't.

Sam Curran and skipper Ashwin are certainly good batsmen, and they too can wield the long handle if needed.