In disgraceful form so far, Kings XI Punjab cannot get a win to save their lives. This is how horrific they have been. They are currently sporting mediocre numbers, sitting seventh on the standings, level on points with CSK. They are staying ahead of their Chennai counterparts, only thanks to their superior net run rate. KXIP were completely outclassed in their previous game against MI. Failing to get into their rhythm, this was perhaps, their worst performance yet. Their death bowling is clearly their weakest point. So far, they have conceded 30 runs in the super-over to DC, 30 in a crucial-over to RR, and another 29 against MI. Anil Kumble should consider introducing Chris Jordan in place of Jimmy Neesham. Also, Chris Gayle has to return to the lineup soon enough.
Napoli failed last season and could not compete for a ticket to the Champions League. The consolation prize for Gennaro Gattuso’s team was the victory in the Italian Cup, thanks to which they managed to guarantee participation in the Europa League group. In the summer, the “parthenopaeans” were not active in the transfer market, but it makes sense to highlight the purchase of Viktor Osimkhen. In the first round of the championship, Napoli won a 2:0 victory over Parma in a difficult match, scoring both goals in the second half of the meeting. The second round was an easy walk for the Neapolitans. Being weakened by the absence of several key players, Genoa crumbled and conceded six goals without scoring a single one. A devastating 6:0 win put Napoli in first place in the table.
