IPL 2020: KXIP's top 5 run-getters of all-time and it does NOT include Yuvraj Singh

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) franchise is one of original eight franchises that took part in inaugural edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2008). Although KXIP has never won IPL title, till date, y are kwn to rely more on ir batting firepower to t just win matches, but entertain many of ir supporters. Ahe of upcoming IPL 2020 season, here is a look at five of KXIP’s leing run-getters of all time. Interestingly, two of ir five most successful batsmen are also expected to feature in much-awaited 2020 event.

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Most successful KXIP batsmen of all time ahe of IPL 2020

Shaun Marsh – 2,477 runs

Belonging to Kings XI Punjab’s first batch of Australian imports, Shaun Marsh me his IPL debut midway into 2008 season. stylish left-handed batsman terrorised bowlers throughout inaugural season with five half-centuries and a ton en route to collecting first-ever Orange Cap of tournament, outclassing even likes of his captain Yuvraj Singh. He remained associated with franchise till 2017 and remains ir leing run-scorer of all time with 2,477 runs from 71 matches at an aver of 39.95, although he won't be playing in IPL 2020.

David Miller – 1,974 runs

David Miller me his KXIP debut in 2012 and went on to play 84 matches till 2019. South African T20 heavyweight is expected to take field for Rajasthan Royals in upcoming IPL 2020 season. David Miller is one of KXIP’s most capped players and ir second-highest run-scorer with 1,974 runs. He is often credited for scoring one of most memorable IPL hundreds of all time, when he smoked 101* off just 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013.

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Glenn Maxwell – 1,275 runs

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell began his IPL journey for KXIP in 2014 with scores of 89, 95 and 89 in his first three games. In 57 matches, he scored 1,275 runs at an aver of 25 and he holds a strike-rate of 165.36, which is highest among all KXIP batsmen who have scored a minimum of 500 runs. While he was released by franchise ahe of 2018 season, Glenn Maxwell will be re-joining ‘Lion’s Den’ in IPL 2020.

KL Rahul – 1,252 runs

Even though KL Rahul me his KXIP debut in 2018, team's captain for IPL 2020, features in ir top five most successful batsmen list. Moreover, he will also be seen marshalling KXIP troupes in upcoming much-awaited season. In just 28 matches, KL Rahul has stockpiled 1,252 runs to an aver of 54.43, which is highest among all KXIP batsmen with more than 500 runs. right-handed batsman also holds record for scoring fastest fifty (14 balls) in history of tournament.  

Wriddhiman Saha – 1,190 runs

Wriddhiman Saha played 62 matches for KXIP between 2014 and 2017. He is w signed on to play for Sunrisers Hyderab in IPL 2020. During his KXIP journey, wicketkeeper-batsman scored 1,190 runs at an aver of 24.79 with five fifties and a century.

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