Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians - Batsmen to watch out for - Kings XI Punjab
The 54th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will see a clash between the top team, Mumbai Indians, and the Kings XI Punjab. The match will be played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.
Punjab, under the leadership of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adam-Gilchrist-c918, have six points after five consecutive defeats in their nine matches so far.
After an unimpressive start in the tournament, Punjab regained their momentum and enjoyed three consecutive wins. Unfortunately, they lost their form completely and faced five defeats in a row in their next matches.
Kings XI have a variety of players in their squad. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Paul-Valthaty-c2170 is one the most remarkable batsmen in his side. He is the top scorer for his side in the tournament with 345 runs at an average of 43.12.
Paul scored just six runs in his first match. He did not get the chance to play in the second. In the third match, against Deccan Chargers, Valthaty played a match winning knock of 75 off 47 balls, including eight fours and five sixes.
He carried his form in the next win over http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 Royals, where he scored 46 runs, before he was caught by Shaun Tait off Shane Warne.
The right-handed batsman remained out of form in the next two matches and failed to contribute much to his side. He was average in the last three matches, however, he will be looking to end the tournament on a high note.
Shaun Marsh is another valuable batsman for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Punjab-c833. He is the second highest run scorer for his side in the IPL, with 281 runs at an average of 35.12, including three fifties.
He was a match winner for his side in the fourth match. Marsh piled up 71 runs off 42 balls including six fours and three sixes.
The left-handed batsman then went ahead to give an outstanding performance against the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780 Daredevils. His 95-run knock ensured his side’s triumph in the contest.
Shaun was also useful against the Mumbai Indians with his 61 off 47.
The Punjab skipper, Gilchrist, also plays a significant role as a batsman. He is the third highest run-scorer for his side with 180 runs to his name.
In the first two matches, he was not able to provide a good start as the opener. In the third match however, he hit a splendid 61-run knock in a winning cause.
His batting failed totally in the last three matches as he went for a duck in two innings and scored just 3 runs in the third.
The match will be an opportunity for Punjab to get even with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 for their earlier defeat.
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