IPL 2020: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) Preview, Probable XI, Head-to-Head and Fantasy 11
KL Rahul’s Kings XI Punjab will take on defending champions Mumbai Indians in match 13 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Both teams will square off at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium of Abu Dhabi on October 1 (Thursday) from 7:30 PM (IST) onwards.
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)
Kings XI Punjab is one of the unluckiest teams in this year’s IPL after losing two very close games out of their three matches. Apart from a thumping victory against Royal Challengers, KL Rahul-led side lost their other two games against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals.
Coming to their last game, KXIP openers Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul batted brilliantly as they posted a mammoth total in front of the opposition. But their bowlers miserably failed to defend it as they succeeded the highest ever run chase in IPL history. As a result, they might make a change in their bowling unit and Mujeeb ur Rahman may take the place of Sheldon Cottrell.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
The situation of Mumbai Indians is somewhat similar to their opponents, as they too lost two out of their previous three games. Their only victory of this season came against Dinesh Karthik’s Kolkata Knight Riders.
Rohit and co. lost their last game to Royal Challengers Bangalore in an exciting run chase that went to the super over. Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard almost won the match for their team but fell just a solitary run short of the target. The MI Paltan is expected to play this game with the same playing XI.
Match Details
Date: October 1, 2020
Time: 7:30 PM onwards (IST)
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Squads
Kings XI Punjab Full Squad
KL Rahul (c&wk), Harpreet Brar, Ishan Porel, Mandeep Singh, James Neesham, Tajinder Singh, Chris Jordan, Karun Nair, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sarfaraz Khan, Sheldon Cottrell, Mayank Agarwal, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Nicholas Pooran, Chris Gayle, Murugan Ashwin, Jagadeesha Suchith, Krishnappa Gowtham, Hardus Viljoen, Simran Singh
Mumbai Indians Full Squad
Rohit Sharma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Digvijay Deshmukh, Aditya Tare (wk), Saurabh Tiwary, Jasprit Bumrah, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Rahul Chahar, Chris Lynn, Hardik Pandya, Sherfane Rutherford, Anmolpreet Singh, Mohsin Khan, Mitchell McClenaghan, Prince Balwant Rai, Anukul Roy, Ishan Kishan, Dhawal Kulkarni, Trent Boult, Jayant Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Pattinson
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Ideal Playing XIs
Kings XI Punjab Playing XI
- Mayank Agarwal
- KL Rahul (c&wk)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Glenn Maxwell
- Karun Nair
- Sarfaraz Khan
- James Neesham
- Murugan Ashwin
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Mohammed Shami
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman/Sheldon Cottrell
Mumbai Indians Playing XI
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Ishan Kishan
- Hardik Pandya
- Kieron Pollard
- Krunal Pandya
- Rahul Chahar
- James Pattinson
- Trent Boult
- Jasprit Bumrah
Head-to-Head
Total matches played: 24
KXIP won: 11
MI won: 13
No Result: 0
Tie: 0
Fantasy XI
Wicket-keeper:
- KL Rahul (vc)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ishan Kishan
Batsmen:
- Mayank Agarwal
- Karun Nair
- Rohit Sharma (c)
All-rounders:
- Kieron Pollard
Bowlers:
- Mohammed Shami
- Rahul Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Jasprit Bumrah
Key Players:
Kings XI Punjab: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Kieron Pollard, Jasprit Bumrah
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