Kings XI Punjab

Captain: Glenn Maxwell

Coach: Sanjay Bangar

Kings XI Punjab Biography

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) came into inception in the first ever edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) back in 2008. KXIP was jointly purchased by Bollywood actress Preity Zinda, along with Ness Wadia who heads the Wadia Group and Dabur's Mohit Burman. KXIP in first season cashed in on Punjab's very own Yuvraj Singh, had the likes of Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakarra, Simon Katich , Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Sreesanth, and Irfan Pathan to accompany him in their title quest. KXIP faulted in the final gasp losing out to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the semi-final by a massive 9 wicket margin. KXIP were also synonyms with the ugly spat between Mumbai Indians Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth in what came to be known as the slap-gate incident. Sangakkara was roped in as skipper for the next season where they ended at fifth place.

The year 2010 was a letdown season for them, 2011 was even more disappointing as it had more off-the field controversies owning to financial irregularities. KXIP could not qualify in 2012 or 2013 either for the semi-final stages, IPL 7 will be remembered as David Millers edition. 2014 was the next best season for KXIP after 2008, finishing as runner-up ably led by George Bailey, had players like Virender Sehwag, Mitchell Johnson and Glenn Maxwell to add to their expertise of players. 2015 again was a haunting season where they finished bottom of the table.

2016 season has seen a wholesome of changes in the squad with David Miller being named as KXIP captain. KXIP so far have retained international players such as Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Marsh, and added the likes of Kyle Abbott, Farhaan Behardien and Marcus Stonis to their list.

Kings XI Punjab Biography

Kings XI Punjab players

Glenn Maxwell

30 years old

Right-hand bat

Off-break

Matt Henry

27 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Mohit Sharma

31 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Murali Vijay

35 years old

Right-hand bat

Off-break

Nikhil Naik

24 years old

Right-hand bat

Off-break

Rahul Tewatia

Left-hand bat

Off-break

Sandeep Sharma

26 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Shaun Marsh

36 years old

Left-hand bat

Slow left-arm

Swapnil Singh

28 years old

Right-hand bat

Slow left-arm

Varun Aaron

29 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Martin Guptill

32 years old

Right-hand bat

Off-break

Marcus Stoinis

30 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Akshar Patel

25 years old

Left-hand bat

Slow left-arm

Anureet Singh

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Darren Sammy

35 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm medium

David Miller

30 years old

Left-hand bat

Off-break

Eoin Morgan

33 years old

Left-hand bat

Right-arm medium

Gurkeerat Singh

29 years old

Right-hand bat

Off-break

Hashim Amla

36 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm medium

KC Cariappa

Right-arm medium

Manan Vohra

26 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Wriddhiman Saha

34 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

recent results : Kings XI Punjab Cricket Team

Live Cricket Score, Match 55: Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super Kings at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali - Sun, May 5, 2019

Kings XI Punjab beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets

Scorecard | Commentary

Live Cricket Score, Match 52: Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali - Fri, May 3, 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Kings XI Punjab by 7 wickets

Scorecard | Commentary

Live Cricket Score, Match 48: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kings XI Punjab at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad - Mon, Apr 29, 2019

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kings XI Punjab by 45 runs

Scorecard | Commentary

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latest news : Kings XI Punjab Cricket Team

IPL: Delhi Capitals set to nab R Ashwin from KXIP
CricketCountry StaffSeptember 4, 2019 9:56 AM IST
As per reports, R Ashwin's shift from KXIP to Delhi Capitals would be a cash buyout.
Delhi Capitals would be more than happy to have R Ashwin: Sourav Ganguly
Press Trust of IndiaAugust 31, 2019 10:52 PM IST
There has been news that the Preity Zinta co-owned KXIP is ready to trade R Ashwin off.
After Test snub, Ravichandran Ashwin set to lose his place in Kings XI Punjab
CricketCountry StaffAugust 24, 2019 4:13 PM IST
Reportedly, KXIP are planning to appoint KL Rahul as their skipper.
India’s next coach: Former New Zealand and KXIP coach Mike Hesson ‘unsure’ after interview in Mumbai
CricketCountry StaffAugust 16, 2019 4:51 PM IST
Under Hesson, New Zealand reached the final of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Mike Hesson: Former Blackcaps coach leaves Kings XI Punjab; to be next India or Pakistan coach?
CricketCountry StaffAugust 8, 2019 11:00 AM IST
During his six-year tenure, Hesson guided New Zealand to new heights across formats.

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Latest Features : Kings XI Punjab Cricket Team

IPL 2019 team review: Sense of déjà vu for beleaguered Kings XI Punjab
CricketCountry StaffMay 7, 2019 4:32 PM IST
This could very well have been Kings XI Punjab's best IPL season, but just like any other, it was one full of squandered opportunities.
Knight Riders vs Kings XI, Talking Points: Gill’s composure triumphs over Curran’s mental dominance
CricketCountry StaffMay 4, 2019 10:18 AM IST
Friday night's clash between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders saw as many as three youngsters rise to the occasion.
IPL 2019: KKR-KXIP lock horns in battle for survival
CricketCountry StaffMay 2, 2019 2:14 PM IST
Kolkata and Punjab are tied with 10 points from 12 matches, but KKR are placed a rung above Punjab at sixth owing to a better
Sunrisers vs Kings XI, Talking Points: Warner leaves on a high, Mujeeb suffers record low
CricketCountry StaffApril 30, 2019 11:05 AM IST
As Sunrisers defended 212 with ease, we look at certain passages of play from last night which impacted the outcome of the game.

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PHOTOS AND VIDEOS : Kings XI Punjab Cricket Team

VIDEO: Kings XI Punjab avoid wooden spoon
CricketCountry StaffMay 5, 2019 8:24 PM IST
KL Rahul's scintillating 36-ball-71 paved the way for a consolation six-wicket victory for Kings XI Punjab.
VIDEO: No. 1 position at stake for CSK as they take on Kings XI
CricketCountry StaffMay 5, 2019 11:50 AM IST
Already assured of a Playoff berth, the only incentive for CSK here would be to retain the pole position.
VIDEO: Kings XI Punjab knocked out
CricketCountry StaffMay 4, 2019 8:38 AM IST
Shubman Gill and Chris Lynn led the charge again as Kolkata Knight Riders knocked Kings XI Punjab out of Playoff race.
IN PICS: IPL 2019, KXIP vs CSK, Match 55
CricketCountry StaffMay 5, 2019 7:44 PM IST
KL Rahul scored a blistering half-century as KXIP beat CSK by six wickets to finish their IPL 2019 with an emphatic victory
IN PICS: IPL 2019, KXIP vs KKR, Match 52
CricketCountry StaffMay 4, 2019 12:12 AM IST
Not only did KKR reach the target in 18 overs but they also improved the net run-rate as they now have 12 points with a
IN PICS: IPL 2019, SRH vs KXIP, Match 48
CricketCountry StaffApril 30, 2019 12:17 AM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad jumped to the fourth spot in IPL points table after beating Kings XI Punjab by 45 runs

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RECENT RESULTS

KXIP vs CSK

Indian Premier League, 2019, Match 55

Sun, May 5, 2019 at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

Kings XI Punjab beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets

KXIP vs KKR

Indian Premier League, 2019, Match 52

Fri, May 3, 2019 at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Kings XI Punjab by 7 wickets

SRH vs KXIP

Indian Premier League, 2019, Match 48

Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kings XI Punjab by 45 runs