Mohali, Jan. 8 -- Skipper Mandeep Singh has emerged as talisman for table toppers Punjab which has registered two outright wins against Rajasthan (away) and Hyderabad (home) in the current season. Punjab then took three points from the defending champions Vidarbha (away), before conceding first innings lead against a depleted Delhi at home. Even though Punjab earned just one point from this drawn game but it had no effect on their ranking and are currently lying on top of the Elite Group A and B with 18 points in their kitty. They next face Kerala in away match starting January 11....