IPL franchise since 2008
Punjab, the Land of Five Rivers
Punjab Kings
Home ground: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
Latest updates
- BCCI approves the Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh swap
Cricbuzz reported that the BCCI formally approved the swap around midday. Hardik keeps his Rs 16.35 crore fee and Arshdeep keeps Rs 18 crore.
Source: Cricbuzz - Hardik Pandya to Punjab Kings for Arshdeep Singh
An IPL source told PTI that the trade had been completed, with the decision taken by captain Shreyas Iyer and the coach.
Source: PTI - Retention deadline moved to 17 November
The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
Source: IANS
Squad
- SIShreyas IyerCaptain, batter
- PSPrabhsimran SinghWicketkeeper-batter
- PAPriyansh AryaBatter
- YCYuzvendra ChahalSpinner
- MSMarcus StoinisAll-rounder
- MJMarco JansenAll-rounder
- LFLockie FergusonFast bowler
- SSShashank SinghBatter
- NWNehal WadheraBatter
- HPHardik PandyaAll-rounderBCCI-approved trade from MI
- ASArshdeep SinghFast bowlerBCCI-approved trade to MI
Provisional squad. It is updated after the retention deadline and the auction.
Upcoming fixtures
Fixtures appear here once the IPL 2027 schedule is added.
Latest results
Results appear here once matches are played.
Team stats
Last season: IPL 2026, 5th place, 15 points
Season stats fill in as matches are added.
Leadership
Roles for IPL 2027 are confirmed after the retention deadline.
Titles
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Our journeyPunjab Kings (PBKS) are one of the franchises still waiting for a first IPL title. They have reached two finals, in 2014 and 2025. The franchise is based in New Chandigarh, Punjab, and has been part of the league since the first season in 2008. It played its home matches at Mohali until 2023.
This page covers the history, the two finals, the 2026 season and the Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh swap. It is updated as the news moves, and the dated Update Log at the bottom shows what changed and when.
Team at a glance
| Team | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| In the IPL since | 2008 (inaugural season, as Kings XI Punjab) |
| Based in | Punjab |
| Home ground | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| IPL titles | 0 (runners-up in 2014 and 2025) |
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Head coach | Ricky Ponting |
| Latest season | IPL 2026: 5th place, 15 points |
| Official accounts | Instagram @punjabkingsipl, X @PunjabKingsIPL |
Social Media Stats
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @punjabkingsipl | |
| X | @PunjabKingsIPL |
History of Punjab Kings
The franchise started in 2008 as Kings XI Punjab and was renamed Punjab Kings in 2021. PBKS lost the 2014 final to Kolkata Knight Riders. In 2025 they topped the league table with 19 points and reached the final again, losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Leadership and captaincy
Shreyas Iyer captained PBKS in IPL 2026, after leading them to the 2025 final, and Ricky Ponting is the head coach. Iyer scored his first IPL century, in a win over Lucknow Super Giants in May. The BCCI approved on 10 November the swap that sends Hardik Pandya to Punjab and Arshdeep Singh, the franchise’s all-time leading wicket-taker, to Mumbai Indians. Hardik keeps his Rs 16.35 crore fee.
The 2026 season
- Result: PBKS finished fifth with 15 points and missed the playoffs when Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians on the last day.
- Start: PBKS were unbeaten after their first five matches and led the table with nine points.
- Runs: Prabhsimran Singh scored 510 runs in the league stage.
Punjab Kings milestones
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Semi-finals, as Kings XI Punjab |
| 2014 | Lost the final to Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2021 | Renamed Punjab Kings |
| 2025 | Topped the league with 19 points and lost the final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six runs |
| 2026 | Fifth with 15 points and seven wins |
Who plays for PBKS?
Shreyas Iyer joined for Rs 26.75 crore at the 2025 auction, the second-highest bid in IPL history, and scored 604 runs that season. Prabhsimran Singh scored 510 runs in the 2026 league stage, the most for the team. Arshdeep Singh, bought back with the Right to Match card for Rs 18 crore in 2025, took 14 wickets in 2026 and is the franchise’s all-time leading wicket-taker, and he is now set to join Mumbai Indians in the swap for Hardik Pandya. Yuzvendra Chahal, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis and Lockie Ferguson are also in the squad.
Head coach and home ground
Ricky Ponting is the head coach. PBKS play at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, and use the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala as a second home ground.
IPL 2027: what has changed so far
- Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh: the BCCI approved the swap on 10 November, with Hardik joining PBKS and Arshdeep moving to Mumbai Indians.
- Captaincy: Shreyas Iyer led the side in 2026. The IPL 2027 captain is not confirmed.
- Key dates: the retention deadline is 17 November (the BCCI moved it from 15 November) and the mini-auction is on 16 December in Goa.
FAQs
Has Punjab Kings won the IPL?
No. PBKS have reached two finals, in 2014 and 2025, and lost both.
Is Hardik Pandya joining Punjab Kings?
Yes. The BCCI approved the swap with Mumbai Indians for Arshdeep Singh on 10 November.
Who is the PBKS captain?
Shreyas Iyer led PBKS in IPL 2026. The IPL 2027 captain is not confirmed.
Where does PBKS play its home matches?
At the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
Who is the PBKS head coach?
Ricky Ponting.
Who did PBKS trade for Hardik Pandya?
Arshdeep Singh, who moves to Mumbai Indians in the swap.
Update Log
November 10, 2026: Published this page with the history, the IPL 2026 season, the Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh swap and the retention deadline change.
November 11, 2026: Updated the swap status and the captaincy, added the milestones table, the key players, the coach and the home ground, and added the Punjab banner.