IPL 2018: 5 teams with the best top-order batsmen

#3 Kings XI Punjab

The duo would be hoping to bring their exploits in the BBL over to India

The IPL 2014 runners-up gave a major overhaul to their squad which included the acquisition of several top-quality batsmen to spearhead the opening for the side.

With an immensely talented line of openers in the line such as Aaron Finch, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul. The Northern outfit are on the prowl to make a major statement after narrowingly missing out on a place in the playoffs last year.

Agarwal is coming off after one of the best purple patches witnessed in the domestic circuit. The opener amassed over 2000 runs and would be hoping to breakthrough into the Indian national squad with some notable knocks in the tournament. Despite well past his prime the legacy of Chris Gayle cannot just be ignored as the Jamaican can still prove to be a lethal batsman on his day.

To add to the list the side also possesses Marcus Stoinis and Karun Nair who can be injected into the top-order if required.

The influence of one of the most aggressive openers in the history of the game Virender Sehwag in the camp will prove beneficial. The bunch will certainly provide accelerated starts for the side this season to possibly lift their maiden IPL title.