Gayle completed a hat-trick of half-centuries with an unbeaten 62 from 38 balls that had five fours and six sixes while Rahul helped himself to a 60 off only 27 balls.
The battle at the Eden Gardens will see Gayle facing the spin challenge of KKR with West Indies teammate Sunil Narine and India sensation Kuldeep Yadav leading the attack.
A Gayle-storm brewed in Mohali as Kings XI Punjab's 'Universe boss' Chris Gayle went on to score his 6th ton in the IPL and his first of the season as his unbeaten century gave the hosts a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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The southern outfit who have made a comeback in the cash-rich league after serving a two-year suspension, roared in their previous two encounters and once again proved why they are one of the serious contenders for the title.
The Kings XI Punjab head coach Brad Hodge feels that his team has an 'extremely dangerous' unit and has many match winners who can lead the team this season.
Under new leaders Gambhir (Delhi) and Ashwin (Punjab), both outfits will want to make a fresh start and make the most of the talent pool they have in their ranks.
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According to the 39-year-old former India opener, a bowler is more effective in captaincy role than a batsman.
In an Exclusive interview with India TV, the Team India spinner said he will 'incorporate' the experience he has learnt playing with the likes of the senior players.
Kings XI Punjab, who have been the perennial under-achievers of IPL, handed the Indian limited overs 'discard' a big responsibility to lead the side.
Ashwin had missed the recently concluded Deodhar Trophy as he was advised a week's rest but is up and running at the moment.
R Ashwin said Virat Kohli has a fierce winning mentality and his positive attitude always rubs on to other team members.
Dhoni also stressed on the adaptability factor at the auction and said they would have to keep the emotions in check while picking the squad.
The off-spinner is seeing trying a hand at seam bowling after the pacers did well in the first Test while he could only manage to conjure two wickets in the Newland Test.
The legend has high expectations from Virat Kohli's men as they have the luxury to play three fast bowlers.
Ashwin mentioned that he is always ready to raise the bar and standards that have been set in the previous matches.
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