Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings, a prominent name in India's cricketing landscape, was founded in 2008 as one of the original franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Originally known as Kings XI Punjab, the team was rebranded to Punjab Kings in 2021, a change reflecting a fresh start and a redefined vision. The team has had its fair share of ups and downs over the years, consistently drawing a passionate fanbase despite an elusive search for that maiden IPL title.

Throughout its history, Punjab Kings have seen fluctuating fortunes. Their most notable season was in 2014 when they reached the IPL final, only to be narrowly defeated by Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite not having clinched the IPL trophy yet, this run to the final demonstrated their potential and brought them into the limelight.

The team has been graced by several key players who have left an indelible mark. Yuvraj Singh, their inaugural captain, brought flair and experience. Meanwhile, the likes of Shaun Marsh, who won the Orange Cap in the IPL's debut season for scoring the most runs, and Glenn Maxwell, whose explosive batting in 2014 played a pivotal role in their journey to the final, have been instrumental figures. More recently, KL Rahul's emergence as a dependable opener and his captaincy from 2018 to 2021 reinvigorated the side.

Matches against Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians often attract attention, epitomizing rivalries marked by high-intensity and competitive spirit. These encounters frequently deliver thrilling cricket, further embedding the team’s reputation for unpredictability.

Punjab Kings' playing style is distinguished by aggressive batting and a knack for producing brilliant individual performances, though consistent team success has occasionally been elusive. The squad is voluble in its strength, often boosted by a passionate support unit at their home ground, the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. The venue itself becomes a cauldron of excitement, with the sounds of bhangra adding a vibrant layer to the electrifying atmosphere.

This team embodies the vibrant, dynamic spirit of Punjab, consistently seeking the balance between raw energy and the nurturing of local talent. While trophies have been elusive, the enthusiasm of their supporters—a kaleidoscope of red and gold, remains unwavering, rooted in hope and the cultural tapestry of Indian cricket. They personify a kind of underdog charm that, when the winds of fortune shift, could very well ride a wave to ultimate glory.

Regular Season, 68th Match, Indian Premier League - May 23, 2026

Lucknow Super Giants

196/6 (20)

Punjab Kings

200/3 (18)

Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Shreyas Iyer

Regular Season, 61st Match, Indian Premier League - May 17, 2026

Punjab Kings

199/8 (20)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

222/4 (20)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs

Player of the Match

Venkatesh Iyer

Regular Season, 58th Match, Indian Premier League - May 14, 2026

Punjab Kings

200/8 (20)

Mumbai Indians

205/4 (19.5)

Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)

Player of the Match

Tilak Varma

Regular Season, 55th Match, Indian Premier League - May 11, 2026

Punjab Kings

210/5 (20)

Delhi Capitals

216/7 (19)

Delhi Capitals won by 3 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Madhav Tiwari

Regular Season, 49th Match, Indian Premier League - May 6, 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad

235/4 (20)

Punjab Kings

202/7 (20)

Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 33 runs

Player of the Match

Pat Cummins

Regular Season, 46th Match, Indian Premier League - May 3, 2026

Gujarat Titans

167/6 (19.5)

Punjab Kings

163/9 (20)

Gujarat Titans won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)

Player of the Match

Jason Holder

Regular Season, 40th Match, Indian Premier League - April 28, 2026

Punjab Kings

222/4 (20)

Rajasthan Royals

228/4 (19.2)

Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Donovan Ferreira

Regular Season, 35th Match, Indian Premier League - April 25, 2026

Delhi Capitals

264/2 (20)

Punjab Kings

265/4 (18.5)

Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Lokesh Rahul

Regular Season, 29th Match, Indian Premier League - April 19, 2026

Punjab Kings

254/7 (20)

Lucknow Super Giants

200/5 (20)

Punjab Kings won by 54 runs

Player of the Match

Priyansh Arya

Regular Season, 24th Match, Indian Premier League - April 16, 2026

Mumbai Indians

195/6 (20)

Punjab Kings

198/3 (16.3)

Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Arshdeep Singh

Hashim Amla
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 43

Shaun Marsh
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 42

Martin Guptill
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 39

Wriddhiman Saha
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 41

Varun Aaron
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 36

Glenn Maxwell
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Mohit Sharma
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Sandeep Sharma
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Manan Vohra
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Axar Patel
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 32

Thangarasu Natarajan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Gurkeerat Singh Mann
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

David Miller
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Matt Henry
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Rahul Tewatia
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 33

Swapnil Singh
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 35

Ishant Sharma
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Eoin Morgan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Lokesh Rahul
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 34

Mayank Agarwal
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 35

Yuvraj Singh
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 44

Karun Nair
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 34

Marcus Stoinis
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Ravichandran Ashwin
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 39

Andrew Tye
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 25

Aaron Finch
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 39

Mayank Dagar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 29

Chris Gayle
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 46

Barinder Sran
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Manoj Tiwary
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 40

Ankit Rajpoot
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Akshdeep Nath
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Sarfaraz Khan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 28

Nicholas Pooran
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Age: 30

Mandeep Singh
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Sam Curran
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 28

Mohammed Shami
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 35

Hardus Viljoen
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 37

Varun Chakaravarthy
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 34

Murugan Ashwin
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 35

Moises Henriques
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Arshdeep Singh
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Harpreet Brar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 30

Prabhsimran Singh
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 25

Krishnappa Gowtham
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Chris Jordan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Sheldon Cottrell
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Ravi Bishnoi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 25

James Neesham
Position: Batting Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Deepak Hooda
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Jagadeesha Suchith
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 32

Virender Sehwag
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 47

George Bailey
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 43

Mitchell Johnson
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 44

Rishi Dhawan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Parvinder Awana
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Lakshmipathy Balaji
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 44

Cheteshwar Pujara
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 38

Murali Kartik
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 49

Shivam Sharma
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 32

Beuran Hendricks
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Karanveer Singh
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 38

Adam Gilchrist
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 54

David Hussey
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 48

Azhar Mahmood
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 51

Rajagopal Sathish
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 45

Piyush Chawla
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 37

Praveen Kumar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Ryan Harris
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 46

Manpreet Gony
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Paul Valthaty
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Dimitri Mascarenhas
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 48

Luke Pomersbach
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 41

Harmeet Singh
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Bhargav Bhatt
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 36

Michael Neser
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Bipul Sharma
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 42

Shahrukh Khan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Jhye Richardson
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 29

Riley Meredith
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 30

Jalaj Saxena
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 39

Fabian Allen
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 31

Dawid Malan
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 38

Aiden Markram
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Ishan Porel
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Adil Rashid
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 38

Nathan Ellis
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Shikhar Dhawan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 40

Liam Livingstone
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 32

Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Odean Smith
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Raj Angad Bawa
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

Rahul Chahar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 26

Kagiso Rabada
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 31

Jitesh Sharma
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 32

Vaibhav Arora
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 28

Jonny Bairstow
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Prerak Mankad
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Sikandar Raza
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 40

Atharva Taide
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 26

Harpreet Singh Bhatia
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Matthew Short
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 30

Mohit Rathee
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 27

Gurnoor Brar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 26

Shivam Singh
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 29

Harshal Patel
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Shashank Singh
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 34

Rilee Rossouw
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 36

Tanay Thyagarajan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 30

Vidwath Kaverappa
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Ashutosh Sharma
Position: Batsman
Age: 27

Prince Choudhary
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 26

Shreyas Iyer
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 31

Priyansh Arya
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 25

Suryansh Shedge
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

Azmatullah Omarzai
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Marco Jansen
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 26

Yuzvendra Chahal
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 35

Nehal Wadhera
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 25

Praveen Dubey
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 32

Vijaykumar Vyshak
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Vishnu Vinod
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 32

Lockie Ferguson
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 35

Yash Thakur
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Josh Inglis
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 31

Xavier Bartlett
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Musheer Khan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 21

Mitchell Owen
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Kyle Jamieson
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
City: Pune
Country: India
Capacity: 37406

Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium
City: Mohali, Chandigarh
Country: India
Capacity: 26000

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City: Indore
Country: India
Capacity: 30000

Barabati Stadium
City: Cuttack
Country: India
Capacity: 45000

Eden Gardens
City: Kolkata
Country: India
Capacity: 66000

Wankhede Stadium
City: Mumbai
Country: India
Capacity: 32000

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
City: Dharamsala
Country: India
Capacity: 23000

MA Chidambaram Stadium
City: Chennai
Country: India
Capacity: 38000

Narendra Modi Stadium
City: Ahmedabad
Country: India
Capacity: 132000

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy
City: Mumbai
Country: India
Capacity: 60000

Brabourne Stadium
City: Mumbai
Country: India
Capacity: 20000

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
City: Chandigarh
Country: India
Capacity: 25000

Sawai Mansingh Stadium
City: Jaipur
Country: India