Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore have had contrasting starts to IPL 2020. Royal Challengers Bangalore, under the leadership of Virat Kohli, made a solid start to the tournament with a 10-run win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, Kings XI Punjab will be haunted by the Super Over loss to Delhi Capitals in Dubai. Mayank Agarwal had gotten Kings XI Punjab level when he and Chris Jordan fell in quick succession and Delhi Capitals pounced on the opportunity to win the match in the Super Over.
Heading into this clash in Dubai, both teams are strong on paper. Kings XI Punjab have a greater Karnataka connection than the Royal Challengers Bangalore and they will be determined to get a win on the board. It is also the first meeting between Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli ever since the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy encounter that saw both Kohli and Kumble disagree…