Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders - the two finalists of last season collide at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
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Robin Uthappa and Gautam Gambhir need to get KKR to a great start
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The Kolkata franchise has had a mixed outing in the T20 tournament so far, having registered a win and a loss in the two matches they have played this season. After getting off their title defence with a seven wicket thrashing of Mumbai Indians, KKR slumped to a three-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their last match. (KKR Look for Consistency Against Kings XI Punjab)
Against Punjab, KKR would be looking to get their campaign back on track with some consistent show in the tournament.
Virender Sehwag plays his 100th IPL game
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Kings XI Punjab, on the other hand, too did not have the best of starts having lost two and won just one out of their three games so far. It will be a special game for them as Virender Sehwag, their star opener, would be featuring in his 100th IPL game. ('Fit' Gambhir Set to Join Teammates in Pune )
After losing by 26-runs to Rajasthan Royals in their tournament opener, Kings XI bounced back strongly to beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs. Their campaign suffered another jolt when they lost by five wickets to Delhi Daredevils at Pune on Wednesday.
Against Kolkata, Punjab will be going all guns blazing to secure their second win of the season.
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