IPL 2023 Match 2, Punjab Kings Probable Playing XI: Indian Premier League The second match of 2023 will be between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders on April 1. This match between the two teams will be played at IS Bindra Stadium Mohali. The history of Punjab Kings in IPL has not been very good so far. She has reached the top 4 only twice in 2008 and 2014. In the year 2014, the Punjab team was the runner-up. The team finished sixth in the last four seasons. Last year, Punjab Kings was at number eight in table points. But this time the Punjab team would like to improve its performance. Let us tell you about the possible playing XI of Punjab Kings in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Shikhar Dhawan’s team has these strong
In IPL 2023, Shikhar Dhawan has been made the captain of Punjab Kings. He has replaced Mayank Agarwal. Shikhar’s team includes many hard hitting and smoking players. If we look at the team, there are players like Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sikandar Raza, Sam Karan and Shah Rukh Khan. All of them are known for Atishi batting. Apart from them, Arshdeep and Nathan Ellis give balance to the team in bowling. Adorned with these best players, the Punjab team can overpower any opposition.
team news
The services of his ace batsman Johnny Bairstow will not be available for the Punjab Kings. He is out of the entire season of IPL 2023. Johnny Bairstow is yet to recover from his injury. He has not been able to play for his national team for a long time. Apart from him, it is difficult for Liam Livingstone to play in the first match. In place of Johnny Bairstow, Punjab has included 27-year-old Australian player Matthew Short. Apart from batting in the top order, he also does off-spin bowling.
Possible playing XI of Punjab Kings against Kolkata
Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sikandar Raza, Sam Karan, Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Shah Rukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh and Nathan Ellis.
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