Punjab Kings
PBKS · Est. 2008 · “Sadda Punjab”
Chasing their maiden IPL title
Key Players
Shreyas Iyer
Middle-order Batter / Captain
Jonny Bairstow
Wicketkeeper-Batter
Liam Livingstone
All-rounder
Kagiso Rabada
Fast Bowler
Arshdeep Singh
Left-arm Fast Bowler
Sam Curran
All-rounder
Strengths
- ✓Shreyas Iyer — proven IPL-winning captain from KKR 2024
- ✓Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh form a deadly new-ball pair
- ✓Liam Livingstone and Sam Curran provide overseas all-round depth
- ✓Finally have a captain with a proven IPL track record
Weaknesses
- ✗Zero titles and zero final appearances — worst IPL record
- ✗Mohali pitch can be sluggish and doesn't always suit their batters
- ✗Spin bowling department remains a weak link
- ✗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 Rabada and Arshdeep sharing the new ball and Livingstone providing the X-factor, this could be the season PBKS finally break their playoff jinx. The franchise's transformation starts with Shreyas' leadership.
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