IPL 2017: Match 4: Probable Punjab XI against Rising Pune Supergiant

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Indore, April 8: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), under a new captain - Glenn Maxwell, begin Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 campaign here today (April 8) against Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS). (Likely Pune XI)

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Punjab have been dealt a huge blow by the absence of their key opener Murali Vijay. He is injured (right wrist) and will miss the entire season. (Points Table)

As a replacement for Vijay, Punjab signed up paceman Ishant Sharma, who had gone unsold at this year's auction. His base price of Rs 2 crore was "too high" according to some and hence he was not picked. However, Punjab mentor Virender Sehwag played a part in Ishant's inclusion. (Porter's son Natarajan gets Rs 3 crore)

At the start of the season, it is always tough for teams to pick the right XI. Punjab are likely to go in with Maxwell, Shaun Marsh, Eoin Morgan and David Miller as their 4 overseas players for Saturday's game against Pune. (Match preview)

Tamil Nadu's left-arm seamer Thangarasu Natarajan, who won Rs 3 crore bid, is likely to make his IPL debut.

Here is the likely Punjab XI for their match against Pune

1. Shaun Marsh

2. Manan Vohra

3. Glenn Maxwell (captain)

4. Gurkeerat Singh Mann

5. Eoin Morgan

6. David Miller

7. Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper)

8. Akshar Patel

9. KC Cariappa

10. Ishant Sharma

11. Thangarasu Natarajan

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