IPL 2018: 5 Positives for Kings XI Punjab against Delhi Daredevils
The Mohali-based side is one of the few teams that have never won the IPL trophy but KXIP are among the favourites this season after picking some interesting players in the Auctions.
Kings XI Punjab have started their IPL season brilliantly and won their first match of the tournament against Delhi Daredevils. They outclassed their northern rivals in every aspect of the game and comfortably added two points to their name.
Their overall gameplay was good and they worked really hard as a unit but, there are certain things that went right for them and contributed heavily to their win.
Right on this note, let us look at the five positives for KXIP in their victory against DD.
#5 KL Rahul's wicket-keeping
Kings XI Punjab found themselves in the middle of a lot of criticism when they picked just KL Rahul as their wicket-keeper for the IPL 2018. The Karnataka man is just a part-time wicketkeeper and doesn't have much experience with the gloves.
Against DD, Rahul had a decent game with the gloves and looked sharp behind the wickets. Although he lost concentration on some occasions, he will improve with the game time. He nearly sent Colin Munro back to the pavilion when he quickly collected the ball before stumping him.
It is hard to find a good wicket-keeper who can also make an impact with the bat but KXIP have certainly got their perfect two-in-one man.