Having already lost a super-over so far in this competition, Kings XI Punjab got back on track with a win over RCB some time ago. The magnificent Mayank Agarwal plundered a whopping 106 from 50 balls in their game against Rajasthan Royals. Even with his best efforts, he ended up on the losing side as KXIP failed to defend 223/2 in a four-wicket defeat. When KXIP last clashed with MI, Captain K.L Rahul hit an unrivaled century, and has register 132* and 69 from his previous two innings in this IPL season. Though expensive on the last matchday, Mohammed Shami managed three wickets, and now has seven in three games.
To be honest, few people would have thought that the “Lights” would go so far, especially since in the main tournament the team took the fifth place and looked like a strong middle peasant, but it became a real discovery of the season. Miami began its history in the playoffs with a victory over Indiana. The rival could not even catch on to one victory, which has already demonstrated the level of preparation of Heats. In the second round, Eric Spoelstra’s club surprised even more when they knocked out the leader of the East, Milwaukee. The Heats hit another tough opponent in the Eastern Conference Finals, but thanks to Jimmy Butler’s leadership, Goran Dragic’s passes, Jay Crowder’s accurate shots and Edris Adebayo’s solid performance, the club moved on. Now the Heats are waiting for one of the most serious confrontations in the last five years, so you can only imagine what will be the mood and motivation before the meeting with the Lakers.
