IPL 2018, Match 2: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) 'Predicted 11' to face Delhi Daredevils

#8 Ravi Ashwin (Captain)

Ashwin will be making his captaincy debut

One of the few things that I am looking forward to in this IPL is how Ravichandran Ashwin fares in his captaincy debut.

It has been a tough time for Ashwin off-late after having been sidelined from the limited-overs set-up due to indifferent form and the emergence of wrist-spinners, Kuldeep and Chahal.

This year, apart from his bowling, Ashwin will lead the side, and with the knowledge and game sense at his disposal, it'll be interesting to see how the vile off-spinner fares.

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#9 Axar Patel

The only player to be retained by KXIP

The only player to be retained by the KXIP this year, Axar Patel will accompany Ashwin in the spin bowling department.

An orthodox left-arm spinner who thrives on choking the batsmen with his variations, Axar has taken 58 wickets in 59 matches at an average of 26.67, and will play a key part of KXIP's plans this year.