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PBKS
The Mohali franchise of the IPL recently rebranded themselves from the Kings XI Punjab to the Punjab Kings. The team logo, jersey, and name have changed while the rest is intact. Rebranding usually has had a positive impact on the IPL franchises. The men from Punjab have failed to qualify for the playoffs for the last 4 years. Moreover, since the inception of IPL, Punjab has not won a single IPL trophy. However, this year, PBKS have what it takes to win their 1st ever IPL trophy. Here is a list of 3 reasons why Punjab could win the IPL 2021:
3. Punjab has some extremely talented uncapped players in the squad
When it comes to uncapped players, Punjab has some of the best-uncapped talents. Deepak Hooda and Jalaj Saxena will play as all-rounders for the Punjab army. Murugan Ashwin and Sarfaraz Khan have participated in the IPL in the past. Hence, they will surely provide an edge to the Mohali franchise. Spin bowler Arshdeep Singh was a hidden gem for Punjab in IPL 2020. In 8 matches, Singh picked up an impressive 9 wickets in total. With the perfect balance of experience and talent in the Punjab squad, they can surely contend for the trophy this year.
2. Plethora of pace bowling options
Indian seam bowler Mohammed Shami will lead the Punjab bowling lineup this year. Shami will have company in the form of Riley Meredith and Jhye Richardson. Both Meredith and Richardson were in blistering form in the BBL 2020. Also, Chris Jordan will also add to Punjab’s bowling firepower. With such a deadly pace bowling lineup, Punjab could run riot against any batting lineup.
1. An extremely strong batting lineup
PBKS will be marshaled by former orange cap winner KL Rahul. Rahul was unplayable in IPL 2020, amassing 670 runs in just 14 matches. However, this year, Rahul will get company from some world-class batsmen as well. Punjab recently acquired World no 1 T20I batsman Dawid Malan. Chris Gayle is also set to take the IPL 2021 by storm. Indian cricketer Mayank Agarwal is also available as a solid opening option.
In the middle order, Punjab will have the likes of Moises Henriques, Fabian Allen, Deepak Hooda, and Nicholas Pooran. With such a destructive batting lineup, Punjab could easily exploit the opposition bowlers. If Punjab manages to utilize their potential to the best, we could see them win their 1st IPL trophy this year.