IPL 2020: Graeme Swann decodes how Chris Gayle has changed Punjab's fortunes this season

Cricketer-turned-analyst Graeme Swann has said that Chris Gayle's inclusion in playing XI of Punjab has completely changed team. Gayle, who was warming bench for most part of tournament, finally got a chance in Playing XI during team's second round-robin encounter against Bangalore where he scored a blistering half-century to take his team over line. Since that win, 2014 finalists have been a roll as y have won five games on trot. 

'Since Chris Gayle has come into fold...': Graeme Swann

"Well Kings XI are a strong team, re is doubt about that. Since Chris Gayle has come into fold, y look like a completely different outfit," Swann said on Star Sports show Game Plan.

'Universe Boss' will once again be expected to make a tremendous impact when Punjab lock horns with rrn rivals Rajasthan at Sheikh Zayed Stium, Abu Dhabi on Friday. 

A confident Punjab look to continue ir unbeaten run

2014 finalists will be aiming to register a sixth successive win when y face inaugural edition's champions. Rajasthan on or hand will be pumped up after ir big win over title-holders Mumbai last Sunday and will be fighting hard to keep ir playoff hopes alive. 

Meanwhile, KL Rahul-led side who are peaking at right time will be hoping to win ir final two league games including one against Rajasthan, and find a place in last-four as things have started heating up towards backend of league sts. 

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A must-win contest for both sides

This is a must-win fixture for both sides as a loss in this game will pretty much end team's chances of making it to Dream11 IPL 2020 playoffs.

At same time, an in-form Punjab would be hoping to avenge reverse fixture loss where all-rounder Rahul Tewatia's outstanding kck helped former champions snatch victory from jaws of defeat in Sharjah last month. 

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