Punjab Kings (PBKS) Team 2026: Full Squad, Players List, Stats, History & Latest News
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Punjab Kings
IPL Trophy:- 0
Captain
Shreyas Iyer
Coach
Ricky Ponting
Owner
K.P.H. Dream Cricket Private Limited
Venue
PCA Stadium
Captain
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Shreyas Iyer
Coach
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Ricky Ponting
Owner
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K.P.H. Dream Cricket Private Limited
Venue
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PCA Stadium
Overview
Punjab Kings is one of the original ten teams in the Indian Premier League, having competed in every season since the league began in 2008. They were originally known as Kings XI Punjab, but were renamed Punjab Kings in February 2021. Punjab Kings IPL team is based in New Chandigarh and play their home games at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
PBKS, as the team is also known, have struggled in the IPL without a ring. But in 2025 they finally made the final for the first time in over a decade, ending up as runner up after being defeated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. It was their most successful season in recent years. Owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul, the team has a good deal of star power.
While the Punjab Kings team has never won an IPL trophy, it has always been a good side with quality players and a strong batting lineup. In 2014 and 2025, they topped the points table and reached the final, but lost both of them. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and the coaching of Ricky Ponting, they are looking to win their maiden trophy in IPL 2026.
Other Teams
Wicketkeepers
Prabhsimran Singh
WK-Batter
Vishnu Vinod
WK-Batter
Harnoor Pannu
Batter
Harnoor Pannu
Batter
Pyla Avinash
Batter
Batters
Shreyas Iyer
Batter
Nehal Wadhera
Batter
Shashank Singh
Batter
Harnoor Pannu
Batter
Pyla Avinash
Batter
All Rounders
Marcus Stoinis
All-Rounder
Harpreet Brar
All-Rounder
Marco Jansen
All-Rounder
Azmatullah Omarzai
All-Rounder
Priyansh Arya
All-Rounder
Musheer Khan
All-Rounder
Musheer Khan
All-Rounder
Suryansh Shedge
All-Rounder
Mitch Owen
All-Rounder
Cooper Connolly
All-Rounder
Ben Dwarshuis
All-Rounder
Bowlers
Arshdeep Singh
Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal
Bowler
Vyshak Vijaykumar
Bowler
Yash Thakur
Bowler
Xavier Bartlett
Bowler
Pravin Dubey
Bowler
Pravin Dubey
Bowler
Vishal Nishad
Bowler
Lockie Ferguson
Bowler
Luke Wood
Bowler
Rahul Tewatia
Bowler
Rashid Khan
Bowler
IPL Points Table 2026
| Teams | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR | 4 | 4 | 0 | +2.055 | 8 |
| PBKS | 3 | 2 | 0 | +0.637 | 5 |
| RCB | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1.231 | 4 |
| DC | 3 | 2 | 1 | +0.811 | 4 |
| LSG | 3 | 2 | 1 | -0.349 | 4 |
| SRH | 3 | 1 | 2 | +0.275 | 2 |
| GT | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.270 | 2 |
| MI | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.715 | 2 |
| KKR | 4 | 0 | 3 | -1.315 | 1 |
| CSK | 3 | 0 | 3 | -2.517 | 0 |
PBKS Team Overview
| Field | Details |
| Founded Year | 2008 |
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Head Coach | Ricky Ponting |
| Owner | K.P.H. Dream Cricket Private Limited (Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, Karan Paul) |
| Home Ground | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| League | Indian Premier League (IPL) |
| Titles Won | 0 |
Team History
The Punjab Kings franchise was bought for Rs 304 crore in 2008. Their first season was promising. They made it to the semi-finals where they lost to Chennai Super Kings. Their most memorable season was the 2014 season in which they showed real character under a new management and captain George Bailey. The best player of the tournament was Glenn Maxwell who was the most valuable player with 552 runs. In the final, Wriddhiman Saha made a century. But this was not enough. KKR chased down 200 with three balls to spare and Punjab finished as runner up.
After 2014, PBKS went through a long period of finishing in the lower half of the table, usually sixth or seventh. They had star players in several seasons but failed in the captain and a consistent team make up. KL Rahul had been excellent with the franchise, having received a 2020 season Orange Cap due to 670 runs. Nevertheless, the team failed to qualify in the playoffs.
The rebranding to Punjab Kings in 2021 did not bring an immediate turnaround. The team continued to experiment with captains and auctions between 2021 and 2024. In 2025, the combination of Shreyas Iyer as captain and Ricky Ponting as head coach finally clicked. The group led the points table by winning nine matches during the league phase and made it to the final where they lost to RCB by a narrow margin of six runs in Ahmedabad. It was also a bitter loss, but it signified that the franchise had finally discovered a winning formula.
Team Performance
When you look at Punjab Kings Stats, you can see many individual brilliance but they failed to perform as a team. They have topped the points table twice, in 2014 and 2025, yet converted neither into a title.
The highest win percentage in one season was achieved in 2014 when they won 11 out of 14 group stage matches. They won nine league stage matches and made it to the final in 2025. However, in a few seasons between 2015 and 2024, they placed sixth, seventh or eighth. A major cause to that inconsistency was the absence of an established captain over several years. Within ten seasons they changed captains nearly every season.
Punjab Kings 2026 Squad
The Punjab Kings 2026 squad is largely the same group that reached the IPL 2025 final. PBKS retained 21 players going into the mini auction in December 2025 and had just four slots to fill with a remaining purse of Rs 11.5 crore, the second lowest among all franchises. Their new signings were Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Pravin Dubey, and Vishal Nishad.
| Player Name | Role | Status |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batter | Retained / Captain |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Wicketkeeper and Batter | Retained |
| Priyansh Arya | Batter | Retained |
| Shashank Singh | Batter | Retained |
| Nehal Wadhera | Batter | Retained |
| Musheer Khan | Batter | Retained |
| Vishnu Vinod | WK and Batter | Retained |
| Marcus Stoinis | All Rounder | Retained |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | All Rounder | Retained |
| Marco Jansen | All Rounder | Retained |
| Harpreet Brar | All Rounder | Retained |
| Mitchell Owen | All Rounder | Retained |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | Retained |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler | Retained |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler | Retained |
| Xavier Bartlett | Bowler | Retained |
| Vyshak Vijaykumar | Bowler | Retained |
| Yash Thakur | Bowler | Retained |
| Cooper Connolly | All Rounder | Bought (Rs 3 Cr) |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Bowler | Bought |
| Pravin Dubey | Bowler | Bought |
| Vishal Nishad | Bowler | Bought |
Released before auction: Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Praveen Dubey.
Records & Achievements
Punjab Kings Records in the IPL are mostly about individual performances rather than team success. They have never won the IPL, making them the most high profile side to not win after 18 seasons.
They have played two finals in 2014 and 2025. They have finished at the top of the points table in both of these seasons, proving that they can take the pressure of a full season but have fallen short at the finish line.
Notable individual performances from the team include KL Rahul’s 132 not out against RCB in 2020, which is the highest score by an Indian batter in IPL at that time. David Miller’s 38 ball century in 2013 against RCB remains one of the most talked about knocks in the history of the competition. On the bowling front, Arshdeep Singh has emerged as one of the most consistent bowlers in the death overs and is now a regular wicket taker for the team.
| Record | Detail |
| IPL Titles | 0 |
| Finals Appearances | 2 (2014, 2025) |
| Times Topped League Table | 2 (2014, 2025) |
| Highest Individual Score | KL Rahul 132* vs RCB (2020) |
| Notable Bowling Record | Andrew Tye, Purple Cap 2018 (24 wickets) |
| Most Successful Overseas Batter | David Miller (multiple seasons) |
Home Ground Details
The Mullanpur stadium is the current home ground of the Punjab Kings, also known as the New PCA Stadium or the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. It was built in 2021, and has a capacity of approximately 38,000. It also hosts some of the team’s home matches at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, usually in the second half of the season.
The pitch at Mullanpur is a balanced surface. It is a good pitch for both fast bowlers and batsmen. The boundary is not too short, at around 65 to 68 meters. This is a good place for teams to score over 170, and it is not a good place to chase less than that. There is rarely dew, thanks to the climate, which makes for relatively even conditions for both teams.
| Detail | Info |
| Stadium Name | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium |
| Location | Mullanpur, New Chandigarh |
| Seating Capacity | Approximately 38,000 |
| Pitch Type | Balanced; suits both batters and pace bowlers |
| Par Score | Around 170 to 180 in T20 cricket |
| PBKS Record at Venue | 3 wins from 10 IPL matches |
| Secondary Home Venue | HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala |
Latest News
The Punjab Kings News heading into IPL 2026 has been largely positive. Ricky Ponting stated that the team is better than last year and that he doesn’t see any glaring weaknesses in the team. The Australian all rounder, Cooper Connolly, who was bought in the auction, is likely to be deployed as a number three but will play as a specialist batsmen in the early part of the season while recovering from a back injury.
According to the Punjab Kings Schedule for IPL 2026, they will begin their journey on March 31 with a home game against Gujarat Titans at Mullanpur. They will play their first four home matches at Mullanpur and the rest of their home matches at Dharamshala in May. You can check the Punjab Kings Fixtures on the IPL website.
The Punjab Kings IPL team is looking strong with Iyer and Ponting leading them. The core is settled, the bowling attack has depth in Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, and the batting line up is strong. The team missed the title by six runs in 2025, and the memory of that will be fresh in everyone’s minds in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Punjab Kings captain in IPL 2026?
Ricky Ponting is the head coach of the Punjab Kings IPL team for the 2026 season. The former Australia captain took charge in 2025 and led the team to a runner up finish in his first season.
Has Punjab Kings ever won the IPL?
No. PBKS have not won an IPL title. They have appeared in two finals, in 2014 and 2025, and lost both. Their 2025 final defeat against RCB by six runs was particularly close.
What is the home ground of Punjab Kings?
The Punjab Kings play most of their home matches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, which has a capacity of around 38,000. Some home matches are also held at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
What are the key players in the Punjab Kings 2026 squad?
The Punjab Kings 2026 squad is built around Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, and Priyansh Arya. Australian all rounders Cooper Connolly and Ben Dwarshuis were added at the IPL 2026 mini auction.
Where can I check Punjab Kings Fixtures and Schedule for IPL 2026?
The Punjab Kings Fixtures and Punjab Kings Schedule for IPL 2026 are listed on the official IPL website at iplt20.com and on the team’s official site. The season runs from 28 March to 31 May 2026.