IPL 2018: How Kings XI Punjab could line up for their opener

Middle Order (Karun Nair, Yuvraj Singh and David Miller)

Karun Nair did a fine job for Delhi Daredevils previously while batting at number three. He will need to be a bit more consistent, though. Nair will be expected to stabilize the innings in case of loss of an early wicket and would need to ensure that the destructive lower order is not exposed too soon.

The Prince of Punjab, Yuvraj Singh is back to where he started his IPL journey back in 2008. Yuvraj has a decent IPL record and he has seen quite a few ups and downs in the tournament. He will be looking to make the most of his opportunity playing for Punjab. In the twilight of his career, the southpaw has been a mere shadow of his former self.

Although he had a decent IPL last year, his performances in the domestic T20s have not been encouraging enough. Everyone will be hoping to see the vintage Yuvraj play for his home side.

Kings XI Punjab boasts of many big names but they lack reliable batsmen in the middle order. David Miller has been one of the heroes for Punjab in recent editions, but, he will need to deliver consistently this season. In the absence of Maxwell, Punjab will be heavily reliant on Miller to finish the games and the side will look solid if he gets going.