PBKS Squad, Schedule, Captain And Key Players in IPL 2026
Last Updated on Apr 13th, 2026 by Kamal Kishor, Leave a Comment
Six runs don’t sound like much until they cost you an IPL title.
And who would know that better than the Punjab Kings. In the IPL 2025 final against RCB, they fell short by just 6 runs. The whole season, their journey was nothing less than extraordinary. With their consistent electric performances week after week, they dominated, taking down heavyweights like MI and CSK.
For the very first time, it looked like Punjab Kings weren’t just contenders – they were winners.
But now, that heartbreak is fueling their IPL charge. This season, PBKS in IPL 2026 have come up with a team that is almost similar but with key differences. They will progress under the same captain and head coach who had carried them into the finals. However, this time they are driving with a more focused goal and finishing what was left last season untouched.
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PUNJAB KINGS – TEAM OVERVIEW IPL 2026
| Detail | Info |
| Team | Punjab Kings |
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Home Ground | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh + HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala |
| IPL Titles | 0 – Runner Up in IPL 2025 |
| IPL 2026 Status | Aggressive Squad, Playoff Contender |
WHO ARE THE KEY PLAYERS OF PBKS TO LOOK FOR IN IPL 2026?
Punjab Kings’ 2026 IPL squad has one of the most dangerous batting/bowling lineups of the season. Not just do they have an explosive opening pair, but a deep middle order. They have the firepower to both chase/set big targets and defend imposing totals with their bowl attacks.
- Shreyas Iyer: Captain And Batter
The frontier captain who led the team into the finals. Last season, he bashed bowlers with a strike rate of 175. He plays one down, often anchoring the middle overs when powerplay players have done their work.
- Prabhsimran Singh: WicketKeeper – Batter (Opener)
He is certainly among the best-performing uncapped cricketers in the league. Last season, he scored more than 500 runs with a strike rate of 160. He hits boundaries with intent and very controlled aggression. His anchoring ability has always been helpful for PBKS to be ahead in the game.
- Priyansh Arya: Batter (Opener)
Again, one of the openers who has scored more than 450 runs with a strike rate of 179 last season. As a left-hander, he doesn’t let bowlers settle. And also, amongst the two openers, Priyansh is most likely the aggressor who can make the powerplay feel like an assault.
- Marcus Stoinis: All-Rounder
A player who wreaks havoc in the T20 format. As a middle-order batsman, Marcus hits boundaries where captains do not place any fielders. With his smart hitting, he often shifts the momentum of the game towards the PBKS victory.
- Marco Jansen: All-Rounder And Pace Bowler
Tall. Bats at number 7 and hits those boundaries which often right-handed batters couldn’t. He is an all-rounder magician, who can cast spells with ball and bat both.
- Arshdeep Singh: Lead Pace Bowler
The lead pace bowler and heartbeat of the PBKS bowling attack. He is one of the world’s best death bowlers. His ability to nail yorkers and utilise bouncers makes him a fierce opposition for any batter.
- Yuzvendra Chahal: Leg-Spinner Bowler
By forcing batsmen to play the low-quality shots, Chahal, in the middle overs, takes the pace off and builds necessary pressure. His googly at the right moment breaks partnerships that pace is not able to crack.
FULL SQUAD LIST OF PUNJAB KINGS IPL 2026
| SQUAD | ||
| {C} SHREYAS IYER – (BATTER) | SHASHANK SINGH- (BATTER) | PRIYANSH ARYA – (BATTER) |
| SURYANSH SHEDGE – (BATTER) | PYLA AVINASH – (BATTER) | HARNOOR SINGH – (BATTER) |
| VISHNU VINOD – (WICKETKEEPER – BATTER) | PRABHSIMRAN SINGH – (WICKETKEEPER – BATTER) | MARCUS STOINIS – (ALL-ROUNDER) |
| AZMATULLAH OMARZAI – (ALL-ROUNDER) | MARCO JANSEN – (ALL-ROUNDER) | NEHAL WADHERA – (ALL-ROUNDER) |
| COOPER CONNOLLY – (ALL-ROUNDER) | MITCHELL OWEN – (ALL-ROUNDER) | MUSHEER KHAN – (ALL-ROUNDER) |
| YUZVENDRA CHAHAL – (BOWLER) | PRAVIN DUBEY – (BOWLER) | LOCKIE FERGUSON – (BOWLER) |
| BEN DWARSHUIS – (BOWLER) | XAVIER BARTLETT – (BOWLER) | YASH THAKUR – (BOWLER) |
| VYSHAK VIJAYKUMAR – (BOWLER) | ARSHDEEP SINGH – 05 (BOWLER) | HARPREET BRAR – (BOWLER) |
| VISHAL NISHAD – (BOWLER) | ||
*For the live squad and any injury replacements, check the official PBKS page: https://www.punjabkingsipl.in/players
The Coaching Setup Of PBKS In IPL
The heavy-hitting squad of Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 is backed by one of the most highly decorated coaching setups in the whole tournament.
- Ricky Ponting (Head Coach): As the captain of Australia, he won the World Cup title twice. His Ashes record truly defined an era of the game. Punjab Kings reached their first-ever IPL final last season under Ponting’s leadership.
- Brad Haddin (Assistant Coach): For a very long time, Haddin has been working with Ponting. He is adding the tactical details which complement Ponting’s broad vision – for example, around wicketkeeping and batting in pressure situations.
- James Hopes (Pace Bowling Coach): An ex-Australian all-rounder who delivers a specific fast bowling skill set to a pace attack that already includes Arshdeep, Jansen, and Ferguson.
COMPLETE PBKS IPL 2026 MATCH SCHEDULE
| Home Matches – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh | |||
| Date | Match | Venue + Time | State/UT |
| March 31 2026 | (4th Match) Punjab Kings VS Gujarat Titans | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur07:30 PM | Chandigarh |
| April 11 2026 | (17th Match) Punjab KingsVS Sunrisers Hyderabad | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur03:30 PM | Chandigarh |
| April 19 2026 | (29th Match) Punjab KingsVS Lucknow Super Giants | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur07:30 PM | Chandigarh |
| April 28 2026 | (40th Match) Punjab KingsVS Rajasthan Royals | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur07:30 PM | Chandigarh |
| Away Matches | |||
| April 3 2026 | (7th Match) Punjab KingsVS Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai03:30 PM | Tamil Nadu |
| April 6 2026 | (12th Match) Punjab KingsVSKolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens, Kolkata07:30 PM | West Bengal |
| April 16 2026 | (24th Match) Punjab KingsVS Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai07:30 PM | Maharashtra |
| April 25 2026 | (35th Match) Punjab KingsVS Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi03:30 PM | Delhi |
| May 3 2026 | (46th Match) Punjab KingsVS Gujarat Titans | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad07:30 PM | Gujarat |
| May 06 2026 | (49th Match) Punjab KingsVS Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad07:30 PM | Telangana |
| May 11 2026 | (55th Match) Punjab KingsVS Delhi Capitals | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala07:30 PM | Himachal Pradesh |
| May 14 2026 | (58th Match) Punjab KingsVS Mumbai Indians | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala07:30 PM | Himachal Pradesh |
| May 17 2026 | (61st Match) Punjab KingsVS Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala03:30 PM | Himachal Pradesh |
| May 23 2026 | (68th Match) Punjab KingsVS Lucknow Super Giants | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow07:30 PM | Uttar Pradesh |
Full official schedule: https://www.iplt20.com/matches/fixtures
There will be a lot of thrilling teams and matches in the season, besides these as well. For a complete overview of the tournament, refer to the IPL 2026 schedule and other team fixtures here.
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- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – IPL 2026 Team & Match Schedule!
- Delhi Capitals (DC) – IPL 2026 Team and Match Schedule!
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – IPL 2026 Team & Match Schedule!
- Mumbai Indians (MI): IPL 2026 Team & Match Schedule!
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Squad, Schedule, Captain & Key Players in IPL 2026
- Rajasthan Royals (RR) IPL 2026 Team & All Match Schedules!
- Gujarat Titans
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PBKS IPL 2026: STRENGTHS & CONCERNS
Punjab Kings enter IPL 2026 as the most complete squad they have assembled. The batting runs deep, the bowling has answers for every situation. Plus, the team has confidence that only comes from playing in a final.
What Can Work For Them?
They have a very strong line-up of top-order blasters. With Iyer at number three and a good middle order, they won’t have the problem of an anchor in the innings. Plus, with Arshdeep and Chahal as their bowlers, they have a very well-balanced side.
Where Do They Need To Focus?
The two opening batsmen are pretty young, and their success largely depends on their form. If they fail in the same game, then Iyer will have the pressure on him to perform quite early.
The bowling also quite depends on Arshdeep, and if he is not able to bowl well at the death, then there is no other bowler in the team who can reach the same level of skill.
WHERE CAN YOU CATCH PBKS LIVE?
The IPL 2026 season runs from March 28 to May 31. And Punjab Kings will play their matches in nine different cities besides their two home venues.
| City | State |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| Hyderabad | Telangana |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
| Kolkata | West Bengal |
| Delhi | Delhi |
| New Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| Dharamshala | Himachal Pradesh |
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CAN PBKS WIN IPL 2026?
One notable change from the previous year is that the Punjab Kings have now experienced the feeling of playing an elimination match. Their loss to RCB gave them two options: (1) give up as a team or (2) grow as a team. And this year, it seems like they have grown.
Punjab Kings 2026 have the cricketing talent to overpower the opposition with their flashy batting/ bowling combinations. They are very capable of dominating this season. They are gonna play the first ball on March 31 against GT at PBKS’s home ground, Mullanpur.
FAQs
Who is the Punjab Kings captain for IPL 2026?
Shreyas Iyer. He led PBKS to their first-ever IPL final last season and returns as captain for 2026.
Where do the Punjab Kings play home matches in IPL 2026?
Two venues. First four home games at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Final three at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
When is PBKS’s first match in IPL 2026?
March 31 against the Gujarat Titans at Mullanpur. 19:30 IST – 10:00 AM EST / 07:00 AM PST.
Has Punjab Kings ever won the IPL?
No. One of the original eight franchises, still without a title. Runners-up in IPL 2025 – lost the final to RCB by six runs.
Which PBKS home game is worth attending the most?
Any of the three Dharamshala fixtures in May. The HPCA Stadium is unlike any other IPL venue – mountains behind one boundary, 23,000 very loud people inside.
How do I fly from Canada to Punjab for IPL?
Fly into Delhi first. Then Chandigarh is a 1-hour flight or 5-hour drive, and Dharamshala is a 7-hour drive. Air India, Emirates, and Qatar Airways cover all major Canadian cities. Search routes at MyTicketsToIndia.
Can I watch PBKS in cities other than Punjab?
Yes. They play away fixtures in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Lucknow this season.
When should I book flights for the Dharamshala games?
At least 6-8 weeks out. Dharamshala attracts cricket fans and general visitors – accommodation and flights both fill earlier than most IPL venues.
Who is the Punjab Kings’ head coach for IPL 2026?
Ricky Ponting. Two World Cups as Australia captain. Took PBKS to their first IPL final in his second season in charge.
What is the Mullanpur stadium like?
One of IPL’s newest venues. Modern facilities, large capacity, draw from Punjab’s passionate cricket fan base just outside Chandigarh.
READY TO SEE THE KINGS LIVE?
Last season, they almost touched the trophy. But this year, they have come with clear planning: finish what they started. The squad is sharpened, and the leader is hungry; the kings have waited since 2008, and are closer than they have ever been. So be in those stands when it happens!
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