Punjab Kings: IPL Team Profile, Squad, Records & History
Explore Punjab Kings (PBKS), one of the original IPL franchises. Discover the team’s history, squad, players, captains, records, home ground and journey through the Indian Premier League.
About Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings are one of the eight original franchises of the Indian Premier League.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) are a professional cricket franchise that compete in the Indian Premier League. The franchise was established in 2008 as Kings XI Punjab and was one of the original eight teams in the inaugural IPL season.
The franchise was renamed Punjab Kings ahead of the 2021 IPL season. The team represents the Punjab region and has traditionally featured a combination of Indian talent and international players.
Punjab Kings reached their first IPL final in 2014. The team has also featured several prominent international and Indian cricketers throughout its IPL history.
Punjab Kings Team Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Punjab Kings |
| Former Name | Kings XI Punjab |
| Team Code | PBKS |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Home Region | Punjab |
| Primary Home Venue | PCA New Chandigarh Cricket Stadium |
| IPL Titles | 0 |
| Best Finish | Runners-up, 2014 |
| First IPL Final | 2014 |
Punjab Kings IPL Final
Punjab Kings reached their first IPL final in 2014.
Punjab Kings in IPL 2026
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| Season | Team | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Punjab Kings | Indian Premier League | IPL 2026 |
Punjab Kings Squad
Key Punjab Kings players across batting, bowling, wicketkeeping and all-round roles.
Punjab Kings Key Players
Shreyas Iyer
An experienced Indian batter who provides stability and leadership in the Punjab Kings batting lineup.
Arshdeep Singh
A left-arm Indian fast bowler who has become an important part of Punjab’s bowling attack across formats.
Yuzvendra Chahal
An experienced leg-spinner known for his wicket-taking ability during the middle overs.
Punjab Kings IPL History
Punjab Kings entered the Indian Premier League in 2008 under the name Kings XI Punjab. The franchise was one of the eight original teams that competed in the inaugural IPL season.
The team’s most successful campaign came in IPL 2014. Kings XI Punjab finished strongly during the league stage and reached their first IPL final under captain George Bailey.
The franchise was officially renamed Punjab Kings before the 2021 IPL season. Since then, the team has continued to build its squad around a mixture of Indian and overseas talent.
Punjab Kings IPL Seasons
| Season | Team Name | Result | Notable Figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kings XI Punjab | Playoffs | Yuvraj Singh |
| 2014 | Kings XI Punjab | Runners-up | George Bailey |
| 2018 | Kings XI Punjab | League Stage | KL Rahul |
| 2021 | Punjab Kings | League Stage | KL Rahul |
| 2024 | Punjab Kings | League Stage | Shikhar Dhawan |
| 2026 | Punjab Kings | IPL 2026 | Punjab Kings |
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What Punjab Kings Are Known For
Punjab Kings have traditionally built their IPL squads around a mixture of aggressive Indian batters, experienced overseas cricketers and wicket-taking bowlers.
The franchise has also provided opportunities to several young Indian players while attracting established international names to its squad. Their 2014 campaign remains the team’s most notable IPL run, when they reached their first final.
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