Kings XI Punjab - Team Statistics and Schedule

The charismatic Punjab team is back in action again! Through its incarnation in the form of Kings XI Punjab, the state has got more than an opportunity to exhibit its vibrancies. With the most flamboyant Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh to lead the side and the most beautiful dimple cheeks actress Preity Zinta as owner, what more could have one asked for. The team boasts of a formidable batting line up with Yuvraj Singh as the person who has caught the imagination of cricketing world with his six sixes in an over.


Kings XI Punjab performance last year:


With overall 10 wins, the team finished second behind Rajasthan Royals. The team not only had top scoring batsmen, but also the best NRR to complete the game with. When It comes to bowling, Kings XI Punjab had 3 bowlers- Piyush Chawla, Sreeshanth and Irphan Pathan in top ten wicket takers list. Kings XI Punjab showed an all round performance and deservedly got the second rank in IPL Season 1.


The Odds this year


IPL season 2 could be tough for Kings XI Punjab, with Marsh and Lee missing, the team looks pretty weak… But wait a minute, did I miss what Yuvraj can do to any team? Yes, right from batting, bowling and fielding, Yuvraj can shock the opponents in any department. With promising new comers like Karan Goel and seasoned players like Sangakkara and Jayawardane, the team again looks in the hunt of cup this year too.


Some quick facts about Kings XI Punjab


Team Coach: Tom Moody

Owner: Preity Zinta/Ness Wadia
Captain: Yuvraj Singh


Kings XI Punjab Team for 2009:


Karan Goel
Taruwar Kohli
Mahela Jayawardene
Kumar Sangakkara (w)
Yuvraj Singh (c)
Ravinder Bopara
Yusuf Abdullah
Piyush Chawla
Vikram RV Singh
Irfan Pathan
Vikramjeet Malik
Tanmay Srivastava
Wilkin Mota
Ajitesh Argal
Amanpreet Singh
Brett Lee
Burt Cockley
James Hopes
Luke Pomersbach
Ramesh Powar
Ranadeb Bose
Ravikant Shukla
Ryan Ninan
Sahil Kukreja
Shaun Marsh
Simon Katich
Sunny Sohal
Uday Kaul

Strengths:

An allrounder in the form of Ravi Bopara can pop up surprises
A formidable middle order
A fresh young bowler Burt Cockley, who according to the coach Tom Moody has been bowling consistently at 140+!

Weakness:



The team’s bowling attack lacks tooth with no Sreeshanth, Brett Lee and James Hopes.
Absence of Shaun Marsh in first few matches.


Schedule