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Kings XI Punjab
Kings XI Punjab looked strong on paper but they finished seventh at the 2018 IPL points table. However, we can expect them to turn their fortunes this time around. They have hired Mike Hesson as their head coach for the upcoming season.
The former New Zealand coach was present at the IPL 12 auction. Under his guidance, they made some additions to reinforce the squad. One player from the newcomers and two from the retention list participated in BBL VIII.
Moises Henriques (Sydney Sixers)
Moises Henriques was roped in by Kings XI for Rs 1 crore at the auction. The Australian all-rounder captained Sydney Sixers in BBL VIII. As a captain, Henriques took his team to the semi-finals. His leadership skills would play a key role for Kings XI.
As a batsman, he notched up 289 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 128.44. His high score of 61 in the tournament came against Adelaide Strikers. He just bowled five overs in the tournament and took one wicket. Expect further enhanced performances from him in IPL 12.
Andrew Tye (Perth Scorchers)
Andrew Tye finished as the highest wicket-taker in IPL 11. It is no surprise that he was retained by Kings XI Punjab ahead of the IPL 12 auction.
The Aussie quick played for Perth Scorchers in BBL VIII. He got 17 wickets from 14 games with an average of 22.94 and an economy rate of 8.51. Tye also owns the second-best bowling figure of 4/18 in the season. Expect a carnage in the IPL 12 death overs from Tye.
Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman
It was a surprise when the unseasoned Mujeeb was picked by Kings XI Punjab at IPL 11 auctions. However, the same management retaining him ahead of IPL 12 wasn't.
The best KXIP mystery spinner at the moment represented Brisbane Heat in BBL VIII. He played 12 matches and took 12 wickets with the tournament's best economy rate of 6.04.
Mujeeb also created history with the bat. His 27 runs in the opening match became the highest runs scored by a number 11 batsman in Big Bash.
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