Kings XI Punjab Facing Deccan Chargers without Simon Katich and Brett Lee

Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab are going to face each other in a late night clash in Indian premier league tonight. This is a home match for Deccan Chargers, while Kings XI Punjab will have to play away.

Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab both the clubs have played four matches so far, with Deccan winning one and Punjab winning on two occasions. Tonight Kings XI Punjab will be without Simon Katich and Brett Lee, as they out on international duty. Deccan Chargers will also take on Kings XI Punjba without Andrew Symonds, but the Hyderabad based side will have Herschelle Gibbs as the replacement for Symonds.

Cricinfo reported:

Two of the architects of their wins - Simon Katich and Brett Lee - won't be around, though, as both have country duties coming up, and how Punjab cope with the absence of those two stars could well determine how this match pans out.

So, it is seen that Deccan Chargers may not have that much problem as they are getting Gibbs, but for Kings XI Punjab, it will be very tough to fill up the gap of Simon Katich and Brett Lee. At this moment Deccan Chargers stands sixth, while Kings XI Punjab stands fifth in the point table. Neither of the clubs is in good position at this moment and they will try their best to win tonight’s match in their bid to reach the semi final of the tournament.