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

Spinner: KC Cariappa

A big season for the young man

The mystery spinner from Karnataka surprised many with his price tag the previous season. He, however, did not get many games to prove his mettle and this season could be that opportunity for the young man.

Cariappa will be under additional pressure as Kings XI do not experience in the spin bowling department and hence the management would hope he takes the ground running from the word go.

Seam Bowlers: Sandeep Sharma

Time to step up

The right arm swing bowler has been a consistent performer for the team and this season would be no different for him.

He has been in decent form in the domestic circuit and would once again be responsible for providing good starts with the ball and then come back with yorkers towards the death overs.

Ishant Sharma

After being snubbed in the auction, Ishant was given a fresh lease when Kings XI roped him in place of Murali Vijay. Sehwag says he has immense faith in Ishant and the lanky bowler would love to make a statement to all his detractors this season.

Also, with the Champions Trophy slated to be held after the IPL, this could be a great opportunity for him to throw his hat in the ring as far as selection for the ICC tournament is concerned.

T Natarajan

He will the unknown commodity in the Kings XI line-up. This left-armer from Tamil Nadu impressed one and all during the Tamil Nadu Premier League and continued his good form into the Ranji Trophy.

With his left-arm angle, he could provide the variation needed to the bowling attack. Watch out for some toe crushing yorkers towards the end of the innings.