Punjab Kings were bundled out for 137 by Kolkata Knight Riders in the second match of their IPL 2022 campaign. Punjab beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight wickets but struggled with the bat in the following match.
The Punjab will look to build on momentum as they take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday.
Shikhar Dhawan: Punjab’s left-handed hitter will almost certainly open the innings. He’s been crucial in getting the PBKS innings off to a strong start so far, and he’d like to keep it up.
Mayank Agarwal: The squad is unlikely to change its opening combination, and Mayank, who has previously stated that he is willing to share middle-order responsibilities with Dhawan, may continue to open with him.
Jonny Bairstow: After completing his quarantine, the wicketkeeper-batsman can play at number three.
Apart from Bairstow, another English player who will undoubtedly be included in the starting XI is Liam Livingstone. The all-rounder is their camp’s leading run-scorer.
Raj Angad Bawa: The U-19 standout has yet to make an impact, but the franchise will keep him because of his versatility.
Shahrukh Khan: Another intriguing possibility who has yet to make a huge splash in the competition will try to establish his case.
Odeon Smith: The tall West Indian all-rounder has already demonstrated his power hitting ability. Smith had hit an unbeaten 25 off 8 deliveries in the opener against RCB as Punjab completed a 200-plus chase.
