IPL 2018, Kings XI Punjab suffered a shocking 10-wicket defeat !!!

After suffering a shocking 10-wicket defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore in Indore on Monday, Kings XI Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin minced no words and admitted that there is a problem with their side’s batting unit. After being asked to put to bat first by RCB skipper Virat Kohli, KXIP were bundled out for 88 in just 15.1 overs with only 3 of 11 batsman scoring runs in double figures. Speaking at the press conference, Ashwin said that he expected his side to face troubles in the second half of the tournament.

After suffering three straight losses in the tournament, at the hands of Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and RCB, the 31-year old skipper further went on to add that there are no easy games in the tournament.

With two heavy losses, KXIP have slipped to the fifth position in the table and now need to mount back a comeback in order to get back to a Playoff contention. On being questioned about the reasons for the slip at home ground, Ashwin said that defending in Indore is not an easy task. “Defending on this ground isn’t easy. 

With KXIP’s next challenge in Mumbai, Ashwin hoped that his side can bounce back and return to winning ways.Kings XI Punjab will travel to Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to face Mumbai Indians on Tuesday.