Punjab Kings (PBKS), formerly known as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), is one of the most vibrant and full of spirit franchise in the Indian Premier League. Bought by a powerhouse that includes Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta and Karan Paul, the franchise has gathered huge fan following over the years. While the PBKS is yet to taste its first IPL success, it is a team that enjoys playing in close and exciting encounters with high-octane batting and erratic performances.
They currently play their home matches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh which is a new stadium venue for 2025 IPL season to increase regional fan base.
Punjab Kings Overview
| Category | Details |
| Captain (2025) | Shreyas Iyer |
| Coach | Trevor Bayliss |
| Home Ground | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh |
| IPL Titles | None (Best: Runners-up 2014 & 2025) |
| Owners | Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, Karan Paul (KPH Dream Cricket Pvt. Ltd) |
PBKS Squad 2026 | PBKS Team Retained Players 2026
Batsman
Shreyas Iyer
Batsman
Nehal Wadhera
Batsman
Vishnu Vinod
Wicket Keeper-Batsman
Harnoor Pannu
Batsman
Pyla Avinash
Batsman
Prabhsimran Singh
Wicket Keeper-Batsman
Shashank Singh
Batsman
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
Suryansh Shedge
All Rounder
Bowlers
Arshdeep Singh
Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal
Bowler
Vyshak vijay Kumar
Bowler
Yash Thakur
Bowler
Lockie Ferguson
Bowler
Xavier Bartlett
Bowler
Pravin Dubey
Bowler
PBKS Released Players 2026
| Player Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | All-Rounder | Released |
| Josh Inglis | WK-Batter | Released |
| Aaron Hardie | All-Rounder | Released |
| Praveen Dubey | Spinner | Released |
| Kuldeep Sen | Pace Bowler | Released |
Punjab Kings History
Punjab Kings joined the IPL in 2008 as Kings XI Punjab. They were rechristened PBKS in 2021 to get a new identity and upgrade the team’s vision. Through the years, PBKS have been home to legendary talents like Adam Gilchrist, Yuvraj Singh, KL Rahul, Glenn Maxwell Chris Gayle and Mohammed Shami.
The franchise has been praised for playing aggressive cricket on numerous occasions, but they have also faced issues of inconsistency over the years, particularly when it comes to high pressure situations. The PBKS had its most successful season ever in 2014 when they finished runners-up, led by Glenn Maxwell and David Miller, but fell short against Kolkata Knight Riders.
The franchise had inconsistent fortunes between 2018 and 2024, often ending mid-table. The 2024 season was a major let down, as PBKS finished at the 9th position. Leadership stability Team balance Ahead of IPL 2025, the management has strongly believed in leadership stability and team balance announcing Shreyas Iyer as their new captain.
Punjab Kings Highs (Updated)
- 2014 IPL Season was their best season (placing 2nd in Final).
- Resulted in players like KL Rahul emerging as one of the most consistent run-scorers in the history of IPL.
- Have had star-studded bowlers like Rabada, Shami, Arshdeep Singh and international batting superstars like Chris Gayle.
- In the past few years, PBKS has found power-hitting Indian batting talent like Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma.
Punjab Kings Lows
- PBKS is one of the original franchises that has never claimed an IPL trophy.
- The constant change in captaincy has also not helped the team stability.
- During 2008 to 2024, the team managed to qualify only two times i.e., in 2008 & 2014.
- A number of seasons (2016, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025) concluded with mid-table or bottom-table finishes because of patchy batting depth and death bowling malfunctions.
Punjab Kings Record Table 2025
| Season | Matches | Wins | Losses | NR | Final Standing | Top Run Scorer | Top Wicket Taker |
| 2008 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | Semi-Finals | Shaun Marsh (616) | Sreesanth (19) |
| 2009 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5th | Kumar Sangakkara (332) | Irfan Pathan (17) |
| 2010 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8th | Mahela Jayawardene (439) | Piyush Chawla (12) |
| 2011 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5th | Shaun Marsh (504) | Piyush Chawla (16) |
| 2012 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 6th | Mandeep Singh (432) | Piyush Chawla (16) |
| 2013 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 6th | David Miller (418) | Praveen Kumar (15) |
| 2014 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 | Runners-up | Glenn Maxwell (552) | Sandeep Sharma (18) |
| 2015 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 8th | David Miller (357) | Anureet Singh (15) |
| 2016 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8th | Murali Vijay (453) | S. Sharma (15) |
| 2017 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5th | Hashim Amla (420) | Sandeep Sharma (17) |
| 2018 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 7th | KL Rahul (659) | Andrew Tye (24) |
| 2019 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 6th | KL Rahul (593) | Mohammed Shami (19) |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 6th | KL Rahul (670) | Mohammed Shami (20) |
| 2021 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 6th | KL Rahul (626) | Mohammed Shami (19) |
| 2022 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6th | Shikhar Dhawan (460) | Kagiso Rabada (23) |
| 2023 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 8th | Shikhar Dhawan (373) | Arshdeep Singh (17) |
| 2024 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 9th | Jonny Bairstow (457) | Rahul Chahar (14) |
| 2025 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1st | Shreyas Iyer (604) | Arshdeep Singh (21) |
FAQs
1. Why did Kings XI Punjab change their name to Punjab Kings?
Ans: The rebranding in 2021 aimed to give the team a fresh and simplified identity, representing Punjab as a whole rather than just a “XI.”
2. Who is the all-time leading run-scorer for PBKS?
Ans: KL Rahul holds the record with over 2548 runs, making him PBKS’ most successful batter in history.
3. How many times have PBKS reached the IPL final?
Ans: Punjab Kings have reached the final only once, in 2014.
4. Who is PBKS’ highest wicket-taker of all time?
Ans: Piyush Chawla leads the charts with 84+ wickets for the franchise.
5. Who is the Punjab Kings captain in IPL 2025?
Ans: For IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer has been named the new captain to bring leadership stability.
