Punjab Kings
Sadda Punjab! Diler Himmat, Shaan Aur Jazba.
- Captain (2024): Shikhar Dhawan (TBC)
- Coach (2024): Trevor Bayliss (TBC)
- Home Grounds: Mohali / Mullanpur / Dharamsala
- Owner: KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited
- IPL Titles: 0 (Best: Runners-up 2014)
Kings of Punjab: Key Performers
Shikhar Dhawan (Batsman / Captain?)
The experienced campaigner and potential captain. 'Gabbar' provides solidity and consistency at the top, capable of anchoring the innings and scoring big runs.
IPL Strength: Consistency, Experience, Left-handed Advantage.
Liam Livingstone (All-rounder)
Explosive English all-rounder known for his monstrous six-hitting ability and handy spin bowling (both off-spin and leg-spin).
IPL Strength: Power Hitting, Versatile Bowling Option, Match Winner.
Arshdeep Singh (Bowler)
India's rising left-arm pacer. Excels with the new ball (swing) and particularly effective in the death overs with his accurate yorkers.
IPL Strength: Death Bowling Specialist, New Ball Swing, Left-arm Angle.
Kagiso Rabada (Bowler)
World-class South African fast bowler. Possesses express pace, wicket-taking ability throughout the innings, and experience.
IPL Strength: Pace, Wicket-taking Threat, Experience.
Jitesh Sharma (WK-Batsman)
Dynamic Indian wicket-keeper batsman known for his aggressive finishing ability in the lower middle order. Can change the game quickly.
IPL Strength: Finishing Skills, Power Hitting, Wicket-keeping.
PBKS Squad - IPL 2025 (Tentative)
Based on previous players; final squad post-auction TBC.
Home Grounds: North Indian Hubs
PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
PBKS's traditional home ground. Known for its true pitch offering good pace and bounce, generally favouring batsmen and fast bowlers.
Capacity: ~26,000
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur / HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
PBKS utilizes newer grounds too. Mullanpur hosted games in 2024. The scenic Dharamsala ground, with its high altitude, often aids seam bowlers.
Capacity: Variable