New Delhi: The team of Kings XI Punjab had come on the verge of dropping out of the tournament due to its performance earlier, but now all the things have changed. The team has made a strong comeback in the last three matches. The team has now become a strong contender to reach the playoffs. After losing 5 consecutive times, the team has scored a hat-trick of victory. Punjab won by 5 wickets against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday (20 October).
Punjab's victory against Delhi was very important anyway. Because of this victory, it still remains in the playoff race. After winning the last three matches, the Punjab team has now come 5th in the points table. Now the team has 8 points from 4 wins after 10 matches at this time and now after winning the upcoming four matches, it can manage to make its place in the playoffs. If it wins even in 3 matches, then its chances will remain. Chris Gayle was with the team in all three matches.
Chris Gayle, who has called himself the boss of the Universe, has played the last three matches and the team is winning consistently. He was included in the playing XI of the Kings team in this tournament for the first time against Royal Challengers Bangalore. In this match, he played half-century. Gayle scored 53 runs off 45 balls to lead the team to victory. Punjab on the last ball scored 177 runs and won by 8 wickets.
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