Preview of IPL team: Rising Pune Super Giants
Pune Super Giants, the new franchise that took part during IPL 9 finished 7th in the points table. Captained by MS Dhoni, Pune Super Giants team lacked the firepower with the bowling department. The performance was below par from the new franchise who only won 5 matches out of the 14 matches they played.
With the 10th season about to start in 9 days time, Pune Super Giants have purchased the best all-rounder in the world at the present moment Ben Stokes for 14.5 Crores, Rahul Chahar, Daniel Christian, Milind Tandon, Rahul Tripathi, Manoj Tiwary, Lockie Ferguson and Ankush Bains. With the likes of Steve Smith, MS Dhoni, Rahane, Ashwin the team looks strong and would be looking to make amends for their poor showing for last year.
The biggest strength for Pune this year will be Ben Stokes who is one of the best all-rounders in the present moment especially in the shorter format. Pune will be led by Steve Smith this time as MS Dhoni was removed from the captaincy. Despite having a top quality batting line up, the bowling looks weak with only Adam Zampa, Ashok Dinda their frontline bowlers. They have also called up one of the best spinners in T20 cricket, Imran Tahir to their team.
Predicted XI for Pune for first few matches: Steve Smith(C), Mayank Agarwal, Rahane, Du Plessis, MS Dhoni, Ben Stokes, R Ashwin, Imran Tahir, Ashok Dinda, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Zampa
Verdict: With a strong look outfit this year, Pune Super Giants has a chance to qualify for the playoffs and also win the title. Ben Stokes will add strength to their team and if all the top batsmen click, then Pune Super Giants, would give other teams a tough time.
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