Punjab Kings| PBKS IPL 2026 Squad & Overview

IPL 2026: After finishing as runners-up in the IPL 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) enter the season with high hope and a point to prove. Keen to carry forward that momentum, the franchise took bold calls before the mini auction in Abu Dhabi last year releasing a chunk of their squad to revamp the core group of players. Left with a handy ₹11.50 crore or so to fill those slots, two of which were overseas slots, PBKS went about their business wisely and ensured a well-balanced recruitment. The inclusions of players like Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey and Vishal Nishad clearly indicate that the team wants a mix of experience and youth. As the IPL 2026 season comes near, Punjab Kings will look to strike a balance between stability and new energy as they hope for an improved title challenge.

Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Overview

Category	Details
Team Name	Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Tournament Season	Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026
Home Ground	Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
Team Captain	Shreyas Iyer
Head Coach	Ricky Ponting
Auction Strategy	Mini Auction
Squad Strengths	Potent Indian pace bowling unit supported by a versatile batting lineup
Key Improvement Areas	Death-over bowling efficiency and match-finishing consistency
Primary Goal	Secure playoff qualification and mount a serious challenge for the IPL title