Team History
- PBKS, previously known as Kings XI Punjab was formed in 2008 and is one of the original eight teams that participated in the inaugural season of the IPL.
- The team is based in Punjab.
- PBKS had many captains, Yuvraj Singh, George Bailey, Mahela Jayawardene, etc. but is yet to win an IPL trophy.
Team Owners
The Punjab Team Owner in 2023 is KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited, co-owned by Mohit Burman of Dabur India, Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia of the Wadia’s group, and Karan Paul. Burman holds the highest stake (46%), followed by Zinta and Wadia (23% each), while Paul owns an 8% stake. Ness Wadia explained the reason for changing the franchise name was to “relook at things” and rebrand after 13 seasons of IPL.
Team Colors and Logo
- The official team colors of PBKS are red and golden.
- The team’s logo featured, the two lion heads turned to the sides, which were replaced by one enlarged stylized image of the head, drawn in gradient golden lines in the middle of the badge, against a solid red background. The lettering was moved to the upper part of the logo, with the two lines set in different styles and colors, gold and white.
Home Ground
PBKS’s home ground is the Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium and Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium which are known for their beautiful structure and atmosphere. These 2 stadiums are small as compared to the other stadiums and have a capacity of 25000 & 26000 spectators respectively.
Team Captain and Coach
PBKS had plenty of captains. Currently, the captain of PBKS is Shikhar Dhawan who replaced Mayank Agarwal. He was bought by the PBKS in the 2022 IPL mega auction for 8.25cr and was named the side’s captain in 2023. The head coach of PBKS is Trevor Bayliss.
IPL Titles
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have never won the IPL.
Squad
Batsmen
| Player Name | Country | Auction Price |
| Shikhar Dhawan | India | 8.25cr |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk.) | India | 20 lakhs |
| Prabhsimran Singh | India | 60 lakhs |
| Shahrukh Khan | India | 9cr |
| Harpreet Bhatia | India | 40 lakhs |
| Jonny Bairstow | England | 9.75cr |
| Liam Livingstone | England | 11.5cr |
| Matthew William Short | Australia | 20 lakhs |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Sri Lanka | 50 lakhs |
Bowlers
| Player Name | Country | Auction Price |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | 4cr |
| Harpreet Brar | India | 3.8cr |
| Baltej Dhanda | India | 20 lakhs |
| Rahul Chahar | India | 5.25cr |
| Gurnoor Singh Brar | India | 20 lakhs |
| Vidwath Kaverappa | India | 20 lakhs |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 9.25cr |
| Nathan Ellis | Australia | 75 lakhs |
All-rounders
| Player Name | Country | Auction Price |
| Raj Angad Bawa | India | 2cr |
| Atharva Taide | India | 20 lakhs |
| Rishi Dhawan | India | 55 lakhs |
| Mohit Rathee | India | 20 lakhs |
| Shivam Singh | India | 20 lakhs |
| Sam Curran | England | 18.5cr |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 50 lakhs |
Performance History
IPL 2008
Captain: Yuvraj Singh
Most runs: Shaun Marsh
Most Wickets: S. Sreesanth
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
IPL 2009
Captain: Kumar Sangakkara
Most runs: Yuvraj Singh
Most Wickets: Irfan Pathan
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
IPL 2010
Captain: Mahela Jayawardene
Most runs: Mahela Jayawardene
Most Wickets: Irfan Pathan
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
IPL 2011
Captain: Adam Gilchrist
Most runs: Shaun Marsh
Most Wickets: Piyush Chawla
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
IPL 2012
Captain: Adam Gilchrist
Most runs: Mandeep Singh
Most Wickets: Piyush Chawla
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
IPL 2013
Captain: David Hussey
Most runs: David Miller
Most Wickets: Azhar Mahmood
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
IPL 2014
Captain: George Bailey
Most runs: Glenn Maxwell
Most Wickets: Sandeep Sharma
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
IPL 2015
Captain: George Bailey
Most runs: David Miller
Most Wickets: Anureet Singh
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
IPL 2016
Captain: David Miller/Murali Vijay
Most runs: Murli Vijay
Most Wickets: Sandeep Sharma
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
IPL 2017
Captain: Glenn Maxwell
Most runs: Hashim Amla
Most Wickets: Sandeep Sharma
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
IPL 2018
Captain: Ravichandran Ashwin
Most runs: KL Rahul
Most Wickets: Andrew Tye
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
IPL 2019
Captain: Ravichandran Ashwin
Most runs: KL Rahul
Most Wickets: Mohammad Shami
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
IPL 2020
Captain: KL Rahul
Most runs: KL Rahul
Most Wickets: Mohammad Shami
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
IPL 2021
Captain: KL Rahul
Most runs: KL Rahul
Most Wickets: Mohammad Shami
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
IPL 2022
Captain: Mayank Agarwal
Most runs: Shikhar Dhawan
Most Wickets: Kagiso Rabada
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
IPL 2023
Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
Most runs: Shikhar Dhawan
Most Wickets: Arshdeep Singh
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result |
| 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Records
- Highest individual score in a playoff match.
- Failing to reach playoffs for 9 seasons in a row.
- Most runs conceded in a home game.
- Most losses by 10 wickets.
- Two hat tricks in one season.
Team Identity and Fan Base
- Punjab Kings surely doesn’t have the largest fan base but it does have the most loyal fan base of all the teams in the IPL.
- The team’s logo has a lion. these lions bring to life the phrase ‘Sher-e-Punjab’, which literally means ‘Lions of Punjab’. Punjabis like to see themselves as brave, royal, and with huge hearts, qualities best epitomized by a lion. These reflect in their loud, hospitable, and gallant culture.
Playing Style
- PBKS is known for its average performance and disappointing finish to the tournament.
- They always start the tournament on a high note but struggle midway and towards the end.
- PBKS has always changed the captains in every or every 2 seasons. It also hasn’t found its core team and often releases players on the basis of just 1 year’s performance.
- PBKS invests a heavy amount in overseas players as compared to the Indian players.
