The Punjab Kings (PBKS) are one of the most popular franchises in the Indian Premier League. The team has been competing in the league since the inaugural season in 2008. For IPL 2026, PBKS has built a strong squad with a mix of experienced international stars and talented Indian players. The franchise is led by Shreyas Iyer, while former Australian legend Ricky Ponting serves as the head coach.

After finishing as runners-up in IPL 2025, Punjab Kings will be aiming to win their first IPL title in the 2026 season.

PBKS Team Full Overview 2026

PBKS Squad IPL 2026 | Punjab Kings Team Players List with Price | IPL 2026

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IPL Teams 2026

PBKS Team Support Staff for IPL 2026

PBKS Points Table 2008 to 2026 (Complete History)

PBKS Last 10 Matches Results

PBKS Team History (2008-2025)

Early Era (2008-2013)

Punjab Kings started as Kings XI Punjab in the first IPL season. The team reached the semi-finals in 2008, which remains one of their best early performances. However, from 2009 to 2013 they struggled with inconsistent results.

Dominance and Challenges (2014-2017)

The 2014 season was the most successful campaign for the franchise. PBKS finished at the top of the points table and reached the final but lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.

The Comeback (2018-2021)

Between 2018 and 2021, the team rebuilt the squad with several young Indian players and overseas stars but failed to qualify for playoffs.

Recent Years (2022-2025)

Punjab Kings finally returned to strong form in IPL 2025 under Shreyas Iyer, finishing first in the league stage and reaching the final before losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six runs.

PBKS Team Owner 2026

The Punjab Kings franchise is owned by KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited.

Main owners include:

• Mohit Burman – 46% stake
• Preity Zinta – 23% stake
• Ness Wadia – 23% stake
• Karan Paul – 8% stake

PBKS Strongest Probable Playing XI for IPL 2026

• Priyansh Arya
• Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
• Shreyas Iyer (c)
• Nehal Wadhera
• Marcus Stoinis
• Shashank Singh
• Marco Jansen
• Harpreet Brar
• Yuzvendra Chahal
• Arshdeep Singh
• Lockie Ferguson

FAQs on PBKS Team 2026

Q: Who is PBKS captain for IPL 2026?

A. The captain of Punjab Kings for IPL 2026 is Shreyas Iyer.

Q: PBKS’s IPL 2025 position?

A. Punjab Kings finished runners-up in IPL 2025, losing the final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Q: PBKS owners 2026?

A. Punjab Kings is owned by KPH Dream Cricket Pvt Ltd, with Mohit Burman, Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, and Karan Paul as the main stakeholders.