Punjab Kings| PBKS IPL 2026 Squad & Overview

Punjab Kings are a vastly different side, brimming with confidence and stability after losing in the 2025 final. The strong campaign has obviously lifted the team’s belief and momentum. 3 hours ago: Ahead of the mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, the franchise took some controversial decisions by releasing a few players, which makes them feel like they have added more flexibility, and it can open up doors for more opportunity within the side. With around ₹11.50 crore left in the purse and four vacancies open, including two of overseas players’, the franchise has some room to improve a few areas. Some smart additions in Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey, and Vishal Nishad bring a youthful zeal with some experience. Looking to IPL 2026, Punjab Kings seem intent on improving their balance and depth—they will want to go one better by claiming victory.

Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Overview

Team Name	Punjab Kings
Season	Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026
Home Venue	Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
Captain	Shreyas Iyer brings calm leadership and tactical clarity to the side
Head Coach	Ricky Ponting—focused on discipline, structure, and a winning mindset
Auction Strategy	The mini auction approach aimed at fine-tuning the squad rather than major overhaul
Team Strength	A strong Indian pace attack complemented by a flexible and adaptable batting unit capable of shifting gears as required
Areas to Improve	Sharper execution in death overs and greater consistency in closing tight matches
IPL 2026 Objective	Qualify for the playoffs and convert last season’s momentum into a genuine title-winning campaign