IPL 2017: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Probable Playing 11 against Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS)

Middle order: Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha will be crucial at number 3

The wicket-keeper batsman has become a mainstay in the Indian Test team, but this by no means is an indication of his prowess as an uninhibited stroke-maker in T20s.

He is an experienced player now and can be an ideal number 3 batsman for the side as he can both rotate the strike as well as play the big strokes if and when the situation demands.

Eoin Morgan

The England limited overs captain makes his move up north from Hyderabad and Virender Sehwag was thrilled to have him in his ranks. With his experience and ability, he could be the fulcrum of this batting order for this season.

Also, he is in good nick as was evident from the just-concluded series against India and this holds the Punjab team in good stead going forward.

David Miller

The left-hander from South Africa has been with Kings XI Punjab for a very long time and has been part of the squad through the good times in 2014 and then the misery that followed in the following seasons.

He was appointed captain last season but had to step down as the team was not winning. However, this season he could go ahead and express himself better as he is one of the main members of the middle order Along with Morgan at number 4, Miller could pose a significant threat to any bowling attack.