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| team_name   = Punjab Kings
| team_color  = #DD1F2D
| team_colors = Red and Gold
| short_name  = PBKS
| logo        = PBKS_Logo.jpg
| logo_caption= Official Logo
| founded     = 2008
| owners      = K.P.H. Dream Cricket Private Limited
| city        = New Chandigarh, Punjab
| home_ground = Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
| captain     = Shreyas Iyer
| coach       = Ricky Ponting
| titles      = 0
| website     = https://www.punjabkingsipl.in
}}'''Punjab Kings''' (PBKS) is a professional Twenty20 cricket team based in New Chandigarh, Punjab, India. The team competes in the Indian Premier League. Its primary home ground is the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, while it has also hosted matches in Dharamshala and Indore.

The franchise is owned by a consortium that includes Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul. The team was formerly known as Kings XI Punjab before being rebranded as Punjab Kings in 2021. It has reached the IPL final twice, finishing as runner-up in 2014 and 2025.

== History ==

The Indian Premier League was established in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The Punjab-based franchise was acquired during the 2008 auction for approximately $76 million by a group of investors including Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, and Preity Zinta.

Initially named Kings XI Punjab, the team represented multiple regions including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, and Kashmir. In 2010, the franchise faced a temporary suspension due to ownership-related issues but was later reinstated after legal clearance. In 2021, the franchise officially rebranded as Punjab Kings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Punjab Kings strengthen team with 9 new buys at IPL 2021 auction |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/punjab-kings-strengthen-team-with-9-new-buys-at-ipl-2021-auction-121021900012_1.html |website=Business Standard |date=19 February 2021 |access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab is now Punjab Kings |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-franchise-kings-xi-punjab-is-now-punjab-kings/articleshow/81054646.cms |website=The Times of India |date=17 February 2021 |access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref>

== Home Ground ==

Punjab Kings primarily plays its home matches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The team has also used alternative venues such as Dharamshala and Indore for selected matches over the years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium – IPL Records & Stats |url=https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/ipl-maharaja-yadavindra-singh-intl-cricket-stadium-s4-743/ |website=MyKhel |access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh – Ground Team Match Results (T20) |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/ground/team-match-results/ind-maharaja-yadavindra-singh-international-cricket-stadium-new-chandigarh-3585/twenty20-matches-6 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref>

== Team Colors and Logo ==

Punjab Kings’ team colors are red and gold, symbolizing power, passion, and pride. The team’s logo features a lion, representing strength, courage, and tradition. The rebranded logo introduced in 2021 reflects a modern and bold identity aligned with the franchise’s vision.

== Key Personnel ==
* '''Owner:''' K.P.H. Dream Cricket Private Limited
* '''Captain:''' Shreyas Iyer
* '''Head Coach:''' Ricky Ponting<ref>{{cite web |title=Punjab Kings – Players |url=https://www.punjabkingsipl.in/players |website=Punjab Kings Official Website |access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref>

== Current Team ==
'''Punjab Kings Squads 2026'''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Category !! Player !! Role
|-
| rowspan="7" | '''Batters'''
| Shreyas Iyer || Batter
|-
| Nehal Wadhera || Batter
|-
| Vishnu Vinod || WK-Batter
|-
| Harnoor Pannu || Batter
|-
| Pyla Avinash || Batter
|-
| Prabhsimran Singh || WK-Batter
|-
| Shashank Singh || Batter
|-
| rowspan="10" | '''All-Rounders'''
| Marcus Stoinis || All-Rounder
|-
| Harpreet Brar || All-Rounder
|-
| Marco Jansen || All-Rounder
|-
| Azmatullah Omarzai || All-Rounder
|-
| Priyansh Arya || All-Rounder
|-
| Musheer Khan || All-Rounder
|-
| Suryansh Shedge || All-Rounder
|-
| Mitch Owen || Batter
|-
| Cooper Connolly || All-Rounder
|-
| Ben Dwarshuis || All-Rounder
|-
| rowspan="8" | '''Bowlers'''
| Arshdeep Singh || Bowler
|-
| Yuzvendra Chahal || Bowler
|-
| Vyshak Vijaykumar || Bowler
|-
| Yash Thakur || Bowler
|-
| Xavier Bartlett || Bowler
|-
| Pravin Dubey || Bowler
|-
| Vishal Nishad || Bowler
|-
| Lockie Ferguson || Bowler
|-
| colspan="3"; style="text-align:center; font-size:90%; background:#f9f9f9;" | [https://www.iplt20.com/teams/punjab-kings/squad '''Source''']
|}

== Achievements and Records ==

Punjab Kings reached its first final in the Indian Premier League in 2014, finishing as runners-up. The team made its second final appearance in 2025, where it again ended as runners-up.

==Popularity==

Punjab Kings has a strong and loyal fan base across Punjab and North India. The team is known for its energetic style of play, which has contributed to its growing popularity. Supporters actively engage with the franchise both in stadiums and on digital platforms. The team’s slogan, “Sadda Punjab”, reflects the pride, unity, and cultural spirit associated with the region.

== External Links ==
* [https://www.punjabkingsipl.in Official website]
* [https://www.iplt20.com/teams/punjab-kings IPL T20 Team Profile]

== See also ==
* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]
* [[Delhi Capitals (DC)]]
* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]
* [[Gujarat Titans (GT)]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Punjab Kings players]]
[[Category:IPL teams]]