Using Sikandar Raza or Shahrukh Khan late in the order when batters in the top weren’t producing good runs wasn’t the smartest call. One another area where they do need fixing is on deciding their batting lineup. If top players are available from the start of next season, PBKS will be a solid unit. Overall, in Prabhsimran and Jitesh, PBKS have found stars who can serve the franchise well in the coming years. Batting at No 5 or lower, Jitesh amassed an impressive 309 runs from 14 matches at a strike rate of 156. Jitesh meanwhile was a sensation as a finisher. The opener also clinched his first century of IPL in this season. The 22-year-old Prabhsimran got more than 2 games for the first time in a season and smashed 358 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 150. The biggest takeaway for PBKS is the rise of Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma. Spinner Harpreet Brar and Rahul Chahar were economical but none had a big season. Kagiso Rabada played just six matches and had an economy of 10 as well. Nathan Ellis had an economy of 9 and Sam Curran leaked runs at 10. Arshdeep Singh who is now a regular for India in T20Is, got 17 wickets but at an economy of almost 10. zoIlFB8726Īnother area where PBKS had a bad time was pace bowling. Punjab Kings out of the group stage for the 9th consecutive season in IPL.
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