IPL 2013 Preview: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab

Rajasthan Royals take on Kings XI Punjab in Jaipur on a super Sunday in the IPL.

Both Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab were beaten convincingly in their previous fixtures.

The teams seem to be very evenly matched and dont have big names in there,but enough power to match any side on a given day.

Slapgate revisited (Tweets attached)

S Sreesanth stole all the limelight on Twitter,the seamer generated numerous tweets to reveal his take on the 2008 incident. The quick has been very erratic so far,and will have to deliver the goods on an assisting Jaipur strip.

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Rahul Dravid has been in fine touch in the tournament so far. The Wall has already scored two half-centuries,not to forget his acrobatic catch,in the tournament,and is looking good for more. The skipper has exhibited a fine blend of caution and aggression in his outings so far.

Poor start

Rajasthans batting looks sorted but their opening is a cause of severe headache for the team management. Ajinkya Rahane is doing his bit,but the right-hander is not getting enough support from the other end. Kusal Perera has to sustain the attack and provide with a solid,if not flying,start.

Kings XI Punjab will enjoy this surface

Kings XI Punjab bowlers will enjoy bowling on this fast Jaipur strip. The team possess a lot of quality seamer in the ranks,who will be relishing the chance to bowl on these 22-yards.

Praveen Kumar,Ryan Harris,Azhar Mahmood and Parvinder Awana,all are intelligent bowlers with a lot of variety up their sleeve. Piyush Chawlas leg-spinners will add to their variation.

Punjab batting needs a move on

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Punjabs batting is a matter of concern now. The middle-order has fired,but the opening remains a worry. Adam Gilchrist and Mandeep Singh will have to click as a unit to give the middle-order a solid platform to capitalise on. Their best opening partnership so far is of 21 runs against the Pune Warriors. They definitely need something more than this today.

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Sreesanth special

Jst read times of india sports page headlines..very very disappointing…yesterday s incident with Gautam Bhai Nd virat ..was compared ???.

I don’t want Bhajji to feel bad now..I need to tell the truth to the world..wht happend was bad..it’s not my fault at all..and all media ???.