IPL 2018, Match 8: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) predicted XI to face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

#8 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. Patel was particularly expensive in the first match and would be looking for an improved performance against the RCB.

#9 Mujib Ur Rahman

The 17-year-old impressed one and all

The 17-year-old Mujib ur Rahman became the youngest cricketer to debut in the IPL in KXIP's tournament opener.

The mystery spinner with a plethora of variations at his disposal, made an immediate impact in the game, as he dismissed both Colin Munro and a dangerous looking Rishabh Pant, and he'd be expected to continue his good work against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 13.