| Founded | 2008 |
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Coach | Ricky Ponting |
| Home ground | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium |
| IPL titles | 0 |
| Owners | Mohit Burman (48%) Ness Wadia (23%) Preity Zinta (23%) Karan Paul (6%) |
Punjab Kings (Previously known as Kings XI Punjab) have been the traditional underachievers. They are the only team after Delhi Capitals from the inaugural edition to not win an IPL title. However, with Ricky Ponting taking charge and Shreyas Iyer leading the side, things have changed. PBKS fell short in the IPL 2025 final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. But they dominated the league stage, winning 9 out of 14 games.
PBKS News
PBKS full schedule for IPL 2026
| Match | Date | Day | Home | Away | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 31/03/26 | Tue | Punjab Kings | Gujarat Titans | Mullanpur | 19:30 |
| 7 | 03/04/26 | Fri | Chennai Super Kings | Punjab Kings | Chennai | 19:30 |
| 12 | 06/04/26 | Mon | Kolkata Knight Riders | Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 19:30 |
| 17 | 11/04/26 | Sat | Punjab Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mullanpur | 15:30 |
PBKS full squad for IPL 2026
Retained Players (21): Arshdeep Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Owen, Musheer Khan, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal
Releases: Glenn Maxwell (retired), Aaron Hardie, Praveen Dubey, Kuldeep Sen, Josh Inglis
Auction picks: Cooper Connolly (INR 3 crore), Ben Dwarshuis (INR 4.4 crore), Pravin Dubey (INR 30 lakh), and Vishal Nihad (INR 30 lakh)
PBKS Short Bio
Punjab Kings, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, embarked on their IPL journey in 2008. Despite not clinching an IPL title yet, they have showcased glimpses of brilliance in flashes. Over the years, the team has witnessed ups and downs, with a continual focus on building a competitive squad.
The team’s vibrant red and silver logo reflects their spirit and determination, while the jersey complements it with a bold red and silver design.
| Jersey Colour | Red & Silver |
| Theme Song | Dhoom Punjabi |
| Main Rivals | Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Key Players | Shashank Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Captain | Shikhar Dhawan |
Punjab Kings History
PBKS in IPL 2008
In their inaugural season, Punjab Kings displayed flashes of brilliance but finished second in points table after losing to Chennai Super Kings in semi-final.
PBKS in IPL 2009
The 2009 season proved challenging for Punjab Kings as they failed to secure semis berth and finished fifth on points table.
PBKS in IPL 2010
The third season turned out to be a disastrous season for the Punjab Kings as they finished bottom of the table with 4 wins and 10 losses.
PBKS in IPL 2011
The 2011 season saw Adam Gilchrist leading the side but they still failed to reach the playoffs, finishing on fifth spot.
PBKS in IPL 2012
Punjab finished in sixth place overall, winning eight matches out of sixteen.
PBKS in IPL 2013
In 2013, Punjab Kings struggled to find momentum and finished sixth in the league stage. Their campaign was marked by individual brilliance but lacked overall team consistency.
PBKS in IPL 2014
Punjab Kings had a remarkable league stage in 2014, finishing second. However, they faced disappointment in the final, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders.
PBKS in IPL 2015
The 2015 season saw Punjab Kings finishing eighth, failing to qualify for the playoffs. It was a challenging campaign as the team won just three of the 14 games.
PBKS in IPL 2016
Another poor season where they finished last on the points table with only four wins.
PBKS in IPL 2017
Punjab Kings once again failed to secure a playoff spot after they finished on fifth spot with seven wins.
PBKS in IPL 2018
The 2018 season witnessed Punjab Kings finishing seventh in the league stage. Despite strong individual performances, team success remained elusive.
PBKS in IPL 2019
Punjab Kings faced another season outside the playoffs in 2019, finishing sixth. Despite notable contributions from individual players, the team struggled for consistency.
PBKS in IPL 2020
The 2020 season brought a change in the team name but the fate remained the same. Despite promising performances, they finished sixth in the league stage, missing out on the playoffs.
PBKS in IPL 2021
In 2021, Punjab Kings had a mixed campaign, finishing sixth in the league stage. Despite flashes of brilliance, they fell short of securing a playoff berth.
PBKS in IPL 2022
A similar campaign from last year, finishing sixth in the league stage.
PBKS in IPL 2023
The 2023 season saw Punjab Kings facing challenges, finishing eighth in the league stage.
PBKS in IPL 2024
Punjab was ousted from the 2024 Indian Premier League on May 9, 2024, following their eighth defeat. With five wins, nine losses, and ten points, they were ninth at the end of the League stage.
PBKS in IPL 2025
Punjab Kings had their best year in IPL in 2025. Shreyas Iyer led from the front, winning 9 league matches to finish at the top of the Points Table. While PBKS lost Qualifier 1 to RCB, they beat Mumbai Indians to qualify for the IPL 2025 final. However, they lost the final to RCB.
| Year | Captain | Coach | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Group Stage | Final Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Yuvraj Singh | Tom Moody | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2nd out of 8 | Semi-finalists |
| 2009 | Kumar Sangakkara | Tom Moody | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2010 | Mahela Jayawardene | Tom Moody | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2011 | Adam Gilchrist | Michael Bevan | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5th out of 10 | League stage |
| 2012 | Adam Gilchrist | Adam Gilchrist | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 6th out of 9 | League stage |
| 2013 | David Hussey | Darren Lehmann | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 6th out of 9 | League stage |
| 2014 | George Bailey | Sanjay Bangar | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1st out of 8 | Runners up |
| 2015 | George Bailey | Sanjay Bangar | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 8th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2016 | David Miller, Murali Vijay | Sanjay Bangar | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2017 | Glenn Maxwell | Virender Sehwag | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2018 | Ravichandran Ashwin | Brad Hodge | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 7th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2019 | Ravichandran Ashwin | Mike Hesson | 14 | 6 | 8 | 6th out of 8 | League stage | |
| 2020 | KL Rahul | Anil Kumble | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 6th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2021 | KL Rahul | Anil Kumble | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 6th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2022 | Mayank Agarwal | Anil Kumble | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6th out of 10 | League stage |
| 2023 | Shikhar Dhawan | Trevor Bayliss | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 8th out of 10 | League stage |
| 2024 | Shikhar Dhawan, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma | Trevor Bayliss | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 9th out of 10 | League stage |
| 2025 | Shreyas Iyer | Ricky Ponting | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1st out of 10 | Runners up |
