Punjab Kings
PBKS · Est. 2008 · “Sadda Punjab”
Chasing their maiden IPL title
Key Players
Shreyas Iyer
Middle-order Batter / Captain
Arshdeep Singh
Left-arm Fast Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal
Leg Spinner
Prabhsimran Singh
Wicketkeeper-Batter
Marcus Stoinis
All-rounder
Glenn Maxwell
All-rounder
Strengths
- ✓Shreyas Iyer — proven IPL-winning captain from KKR 2024
- ✓Arshdeep Singh is India's best left-arm T20 specialist
- ✓Yuzvendra Chahal brings IPL's all-time wicket-taking experience
- ✓Maxwell and Stoinis provide explosive overseas all-round firepower
Weaknesses
- ✗Zero titles and zero final appearances — worst IPL record
- ✗Lost Sam Curran (traded to RR) — a valuable all-round asset
- ✗Kagiso Rabada left for GT — weakens their pace attack
- ✗Franchise has a history of poor auction strategies and captaincy changes
IPL 2026 Season Outlook
Punjab Kings have made their biggest move by signing Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the 2024 title. For the first time, PBKS have a captain with genuine IPL-winning pedigree. With Arshdeep and Chahal leading the bowling and Maxwell providing the X-factor, this could be the season PBKS finally break their playoff jinx. Shreyas' captaincy will be the defining factor.
IPL 2026 Auction Summary
Total Auction Spend
₹92.1 Cr
Purse Remaining
₹7.9 Cr
Franchise History
Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) are the IPL's ultimate underachievers — they have never won the title and have never even reached the final. Despite fielding stars like Chris Gayle, KL Rahul, and David Miller over the years, PBKS have struggled with consistency. Under new captain Shreyas Iyer, the franchise is making its most serious push for glory. Co-owned by Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, PBKS play at the picturesque PCA Stadium in Mohali.
Founded
2008
IPL Debut
2008
Titles
0
Owner
Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta & Karan Paul