KXIP didn’t field Gayle in the opening win over Delhi Daredevils, where KL Rahul smashed the fastest IPL fifty off 14 balls. He is likely to open with Australian Aaron Finch, back after missing the Mohali game due to his wedding. Gayle, 38, though returns to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium with a point to prove, in front of fans who adore him. He has played 85 matches for RCB in IPL, scoring over 3,000 runs. GAYLE, RAHUL RETURNRCB coach Daniel Vettori did not see Gayle playing on Friday in his team’s homecoming, but acknowledged the potential of the Caribbean batsman and that of Rahul, who was also let go.

Source: Hindustan Times April 12, 2018 15:56 UTC