Before we discuss further let us take a look as to how both
these teams have performed against each other in previous 7 seasons
|
Winner
|
Margin
|
MoM
|
Venue
|
Match Date
|
|
Rajasthan Royals
|
6 Wickets
|
Shane Watson
|
Jaipur
|
Apr 21, 2008
|
|
Kings XI Punjab
|
41 Runs
|
Shaun Marsh
|
Mohali
|
May 28, 2008
|
|
Kings XI Punjab
|
27 Runs
|
Kumar Sangakkara
|
Cape Town
|
Apr 26, 2009
|
|
Rajasthan Royals
|
78 Runs
|
Graeme Smith
|
Durban
|
May 5, 2009
|
|
Rajasthan Royals
|
31 Runs
|
Adam Voges
|
Mohali
|
Mar 24, 2010
|
|
Rajasthan Royals
|
9 Wickets
|
Michael Lumb
|
Jaipur
|
Apr 7, 2010
|
|
Kings XI Punjab
|
48 Runs
|
Shaun Marsh
|
Mohali
|
Apr 21, 2011
|
|
Rajasthan Royals
|
31 Runs
|
Ajinkya Rahane
|
Jaipur
|
Apr 6, 2012
|
|
Rajasthan Royals
|
43 Runs
|
Shane Watson
|
Mohali
|
May 5, 2012
|
|
Rajasthan Royals
|
6 Wickets
|
James Faiulkner
|
Jaipur
|
Apr 14, 2013
|
|
Rajasthan Royals
|
8 Wickets
|
Kevon Cooper
|
Mohali
|
May 9, 2013
|
|
Kings XI Punjab
|
7 Wickets
|
Glen Maxwell
|
Sharjah
|
Apr 20, 2014
|
|
Kings XI Punjab
|
16 Runs
|
Shaun Marsh
|
Mohali
|
May 23, 2014
|
|
TOTAL: 13 Matches
|
|
RR 8 : 5 KXIP
|
|
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*Stats updated till 9 April, 2015
Off the 13 matches played among both these teams, Rajasthan has
won 8, whereas Punjab has won 5. But last season both these teams faced each
other, it was Kings who dominated the Royals. There will be a lot of glamour
expected in the match too as Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty would go all out to
support their respective teams. Above all the match is being played in Pune,
which has one of the best stadiums in India.
Above all, many eyes would be on Virender Sehwag too. India's
opening batsmen would like to make a mark and prove to the World that he's
still got a lot of cricket left in him. Rahul Dravid as a mentor on the other
side would be crucial to motivate the Royals team.
Players to watch out for:
Shaun Marsh:
With 3 Man of the Match awards in the 13 encounters both these teams have had. We can say that Marsh loves playing against the Royals and like scoring runs against them too.
With 3 Man of the Match awards in the 13 encounters both these teams have had. We can say that Marsh loves playing against the Royals and like scoring runs against them too.
Steve Smith:
Has had a terrific season in Australia and would love to continue the show, here in India too. He has got the temperament and the skill too, all that a player requires. He can definitely be valuable player this season.
Has had a terrific season in Australia and would love to continue the show, here in India too. He has got the temperament and the skill too, all that a player requires. He can definitely be valuable player this season.
MostRuns
RR–ShaneWatson:2025Runs
KXIP – Virender Sehwag : 2629 Runs
RR–ShaneWatson:2025Runs
KXIP – Virender Sehwag : 2629 Runs
MostWickets
RR–RajatBhatia:63Wickets
KXIP – Mitchell Johnson : 41 Wickets
RR–RajatBhatia:63Wickets
KXIP – Mitchell Johnson : 41 Wickets
Captain
RR–ShaneWatson
KXIP – George Bailey
RR–ShaneWatson
KXIP – George Bailey
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