The Kings XI Punjab would need re-focusing after they endured a tough loss to Delhi Capitals in their opening game of 2020 Indian Premier League. When an umpiring error potentially cost them the game during the final stages of the chase, the match went to the Super Over where the side was bowled out on 2. The game followed significant criticism of the umpiring standards and KXIP even launched an appeal over the decision.

On-field umpire Nitin Menon had called a short run during the 19th over of the game, believing that Chris Jordan hadn't landed the bat at the striker's end before taking off for a second run. While the replays showed the opposite, the decision was not overturned.
However, the squad would aim to put the controversy behind and start afresh when it takes on the inspired Royal Challengers Bangalore, who enjoyed a victory on the opening day of their campaign. RCB had beaten familiar foes Sunrisers Hyderabad by 10 runs, defending a 164-run target.

It was quite a comeback for RCB, who were staring at a certain defeat at one point -- thanks to partnerships between Jonny Bairstow and Manish Pandey, then Bairstow and Priyam Garg. It went downhill for Sunrisers in Yuzvendra Chahal's final over, where Bairstow decided to take on the leg-spinner and threw his wicket away. The dismissal triggered a monumental collapse as SRH lost seven wicket within 32 runs.

Despite the win, however, RCB captain Virat Kohli will be aiming to fine-tune certain aspects of the side, including their batting in the final overs and the bowling department, which looked aimless when Bairstow hit the attacking mode in the first match.