Hashim Amla, David Miller fly back home

Earlier, Chris Morris and Kagiso Rabada left the Delhi camp to join the South African national team.

All teams are placed above Punjab in the points tally and are almost certain to make the playoffs.

Now, KXIP have suffered a massive blow as their key players which includes Hashim Amla and David Miller are all set to leave IPL mid-way.

The duo will join the South African squad which faces England for 3-match ODI series.

David Miller didn’t produce his best but was a regular in the side.

KXIP have tough fixtures ahead as they play Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiant.

Their absence is bound to hurt Punjab as Hashim Amla played crucial innings including two scintillating tons.

The Glenn Maxwell led side find themselves on the 5th position just below Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Kings XI Punjab are still in line to make it to IPL playoffs. The Punjab outfit has collected 10 points from 11 outings and will to win all their remaining fixtures to book their place.