2017 IPL 55th Match Preview: Rising Pune Supergiant VS. Kings XI Punjab
It is getting quite intense in the 2017 IPL as the playoffs are about to begin. As of now, 51 matches have been played in IPL 10. Moving on to the 55th match, it will be played between Rising Pune Supergiant and Kings XI Punjab. The match will take place on 14th May at 16:00 IST in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. The match is important for both the teams as the winning team will advance to the playoffs. Speaking of Kings XI Punjab, this is the last chance for the team to make it through to the playoffs. Else, the team will be eliminated.
55th Match: Team Punjab’s Last Hope
This match will be a do-or-die situation for Kings XI Punjab. Team Punjab, placed on the 5th spot on the points table has a total of 14 points and a net run-rate of +0.296. Kings XI Punjab has played a total of 13 matches, winning 7 and losing 6. The team is full of zeal as it performed outstanding in the last two matches. Kings XI defeated Mumbai Indians on 11th May by 7 runs.
If the team wins this match, it will make it through to the playoffs provided that Sunrisers Hyderabad loses its last match on 13th May. On the other hand, Rising Pune Supergiant is placed on the 3rd spot in the standings with a total of 16 points and -0.060. The team has played 12 matches as of now, winning 8 and losing 4. In its last match, Rising Pune Supergiant defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 12 runs. Hence, the team has gained momentum and all set to win this match as well.
Forecasting the Results
Speaking of the very first match played between the two teams in 2017 IPL, Rising Pune Supergiant defeated Kings XI Punjab by 6 wickets. But this time, the picture can be different as Kings XI Punjab is in quite amazing form. It is quite likely for Kings XI Punjab to win this match. However, Rising Pune Supergiant will be giving a tough competition.
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