IPL- Kings XI Punjab SWOT Analysis

 In the series of SWOT analysis, the fourth team is Kings XI Punjab.

The men from Punjab were one of the front runners for the title in their previous two seasons but after a brilliant start to their campaign, they weren’t able to capitalize it and fall back. KXIP reached the finals in 2014 but weren’t able to cross the final hurdle.

 STRENGTHS

Punjab has the most destructive opening pair in the IPL with Chris Gayle and KL Rahul on their side. The latter has been in the form of his life and now is the captain of the side there is a lot of expectations from him. 

The return of Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to their line-up makes it more dangerous. The team has got good depth in their batting with Mayank Aggarwal, Karun Nair, Mandeep Singh.

They also got Nicholas Pooran who is in great form in the recently concluded CPL. The newly bought Deepak Hooda, Jimmy Neesham, Chris Jordan, K Gowtham provides more option to the management with all-rounder slot.

 WEAKNESS

 

The team does not have an experienced bowling attack especially in the spin department which is a very important factor on the pitches of UAE.

In the previous seasons, the team had Ravi Ashwin as an experienced player. But this time they only have Mujeeb Ur Rehman and Murugan Ashwin who has the experience of this level.

Management has also bought Sheldon Cottrell and Ishan Porel to provide more strength to their Pace department but they both are new to this tournament.

OPPORTUNITY

It’s a great chance for the Ravi Bishnoi. The young Leggie has impressed everyone with his googlies in the U-19 world cup. This is a chance for him to make his name amongst the big boys of the cricket.

Also, for Glenn Maxwell who has a tremendous outing last time when he played in the UAE. He has a chance to prove his mettle.

THREATS

The most serious concern for the Punjab Team is that they don’t have many backup options in their bowling department. With Mohammed Shami is the only veteran in the death overs, if any injury occurs to him, the team does not have that base covered.  

BEST XI

 

KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal / Chris Gayle, Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran, Mandeep Singh, Chris Jordan, Ravi Bishnoi, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mohammed Shami, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Sheldon Cottrell / Ishan Porel.

 

Comment If you think any changes can be done.

 

By- Yogesh Sejwal