#5 Haryana Steelers - Vikash Khandola
Haryana Steelers failed miserably in the sixth edition of the PKL after having a dream debut in season 5.
The key reason behind their failure was the players' inability to fire in unison. This year they have a weaker squad on paper but the young lads can spring some surprises if they play as one unit.
Khandola needs to spearhead the raiding department and given how he has turned matches in Haryana's favor in the past, we can back him to emerge as the 'X-factor' of the team this year.
#6 Jaipur Pink Panthers - Deepak Niwas Hooda
Season one champions, Jaipur Pink Panthers have not been successful in repeating their initial success in the league.
They could not make it to the second round of season six and thus, they have decided to reshuffle their entire squad.
The lone bright spot of their season six campaign, Deepak Niwas Hooda, has been retained by the team and the match-winning all-rounder will continue to be the team's 'X-factor' this year as well.