Kings XI Punjab in 2009 facts for kids
Kings XI Punjab is a cricket team that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Their home ground is the PCA Stadium in Mohali, Punjab. In the 2009 IPL season, the team was led by captain Kumar Sangakkara. Kings XI Punjab finished fifth that year and did not make it to the Champions League T20 tournament.
About the Indian Premier League
The Indian Premier League, or IPL, is a popular professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. Teams from different cities compete against each other. It's known for its exciting matches and big-name players from all over the world.
Kings XI Punjab's 2009 Season
In the 2009 IPL season, Kings XI Punjab played 14 matches. They won 7 of these matches and lost 7. This meant they finished in 5th place in the league standings. Even though they played well, they didn't get enough points to reach the semi-finals.
Key Matches in 2009
The team had some exciting wins and tough losses during the season.
- They won against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 7 wickets, with Ravi Bopara playing a great innings.
- Kumar Sangakkara helped them win against Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians with his strong batting.
- They also had a close 1-run victory against Deccan Chargers, where Yuvraj Singh was the star player.
- Some of their losses were very close, like losing by just 3 runs to Mumbai Indians.
