Punjab is heavy up, Rajasthan wants to revive campaign paper, Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals have more than a few of the same things going to the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Influenced by the withdrawal of several players who are very necessary and locked at each six points, both parties will try to revive their campaign during face to face at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
Wicketkeeper Captains Kl Rahul and Sanju Samson sat comfortably among the six top scorers in the middle to the tournament but their individual efforts had not created an impact on the show of each team so far.
With his chances stacked on them in their 14th attempt to lift the trophy that was difficult to understand, Punjab Kings would hope for their coach Anil Kumble and the leadership group to get their campaign back to his track.
During his playing career, Kumle has brought India back from the jaw defeat on many occasions.
With the name of the former Indian captain conducting a round of second task as the national team coach as soon as Ravi Shastri completed his tenure after the T20 World Cup, legendary-spinner would prove his courage as a franchise coach.
Before his downfall with Virat Kohli, Kumle had trained India to the Final Trophy Champions ICC 2017.
However, a short term of office as Punjab coach Kings had not produced the desired results.
Mohali-based franchise finished sixth in 2020 and currently staggered in the same place in the 2021 season from the IPL.
Tuesday contest will be more about the initial type that can be provided by top-order players from both sides.
For Kings, Rahul and mayak expected to be open with Evergreen Chris Gayle who gave the right encouragement to their innings at No.3.
Prabhsimran Singh is another interesting prospect at the top of the order if he enters XI.
The Central Order will be killed by Mandeep Singh, M Shahrukh Khan and Toss-up between Aiden Markram’s new recruit and Nicholas Indian West Moran, wanting to overcome the first phase of a nightmare, where he got four ducks.
The leg-spin remains a Forte Punjab and the addition of campaigners who experienced Fair Rashid, along with Indian partners Ravi Bishnoi and Murugan Ashwin, can be useful in the condition of the UAE.
Riley Meredith and Jhye Richardson withdrawal means Mohammed Shami will partner with Chris Jordan or Nathan Ellis.
Arshdeep Arshdeep Bowling Singh’s enhanced death will also strengthen his case.
Likewise for Royals, many will depend on the start of Power-Hitter Liam Livingstone and Evin Lewis provides.
Come to the IPL after a few crashes in the ‘One Hundred’ for Birmingham Phoenix, Livingstone will be eager to stretch it, while at the same time his ability to the quality of the leg-spin will be tested.
Weakened by Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer, Rajasthan will hope for their Indian boys like Rahul Tewatia, Riyan Parag, Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya, to reverse water.