Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be looking to implement their plans in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season with a well-balanced squad with Shreyas Iyer captaining the side. The franchise retained its key players after their runners-up finish in IPL 2025 and also made some strategic picks to bolster depth. PBKS is also looking like a serious title contender with match-winners like Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal and Marcus Stoinis. Such a squad is well-balanced, with the right combination of youth, experience and global firepower for IPL 2026.
PBKS Team Overview – IPL 2026
| Category | Details |
| Team Name | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| League | Indian Premier League (IPL) |
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Head Coach | Ricky Ponting |
| Owner | KPH Dream Cricket Pvt Ltd |
| Home Ground | MYS International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| IPL 2025 Result | Runner-up |
| IPL Titles | 0 |
Punjab Kings Full Squad for IPL 2026
| Player Name | Role | Country |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batter (C) | India |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | India |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler | India |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder | Australia |
| Marco Jansen | All-rounder | South Africa |
| Shashank Singh | All-rounder | India |
| Nehal Wadhera | Batter | India |
| Prabhsimran Singh | WK-Batter | India |
| Ben Dwarshuis | All-rounder | Australia |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | All-rounder | Afghanistan |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler | New Zealand |
| Harpreet Brar | All-rounder | India |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | Bowler | India |
| Xavier Bartlett | Bowler | Australia |
| Harnoor Singh | Batter | India |
| Priyansh Arya | Batter | India |
| Musheer Khan | All-rounder | India |
| Vishnu Vinod | Wicketkeeper | India |
| Yash Thakur | Bowler | India |
| Praveen Dubey | Bowler | India |
| Suryansh Shedge | All-rounder | India |
| Mitchell Owen | All-rounder | Australia |
| Cooper Connolly | All-rounder | Australia |
| Vishal Nishad | Bowler | India |
PBKS Team Strengths for IPL 2026
Strong Batting Core
PBKS has a rock solid top and middle order that can chase down mammoth totals, especially with its captain Shreyas Iyer anchoring the innings alongwith plucky players such as Prabhsimran Singh and Nehal Wadhera.
Quality Spin Attack
It’s hugely valuable to have Yuzvendra Chahal on board. He brings wicket-taking potential in the middle overs, which plays a massive role in T20 cricket.
Depth in All-Rounders
Cool-headed players like Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen and Shashank Singh lend balance. They are all-rounders (bat-and-ball players) adding variety to the team composition.
Strong Pace Attack
PBKS has an effervescent pace attack in Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson and some budding names. It is an attack which can bowl well in powerplay and death overs.
Momentum from IPL 2026
Finishing as runners-up in IPL 2026 is a morale booster for Punjab Kings heading into the 2026 season.
FAQs
1. Who is the captain of Punjab Kings in IPL 2026?
Shreyas Iyer is leading Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2026. His leadership and batting consistency make him a key figure for the team.
2. Which players are the most expensive in PBKS 2026 squad?
Shreyas Iyer is the most expensive player at ₹26.75 crore, followed by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, who were retained for ₹18 crore each.
3. What is the home ground of Punjab Kings?
Punjab Kings play their home matches at the PCA Stadium in Mohali, which is known for its batting-friendly pitch and lively crowd atmosphere.
4. Did Punjab Kings win IPL before 2026?
No, Punjab Kings have not won an IPL title yet. Their best performance came in IPL 2014 when they finished as runners-up, and again in IPL 2025 as runners-up.