Punjab Kings (PBKS) enter the IPL 2026 season with a strong and balanced squad after finishing as runners-up in IPL 2025, showing major improvement as a franchise. The team management focused on retaining core performers and making only strategic additions during the mini-auction to strengthen key areas like pace bowling and all-round depth.
Below is a complete overview of the PBKS IPL 2026 squad, players list, team analysis, and season outlook.
Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Team Name | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| League | Indian Premier League (IPL) |
| Season | IPL 2026 |
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Previous Season | Runners-up (IPL 2025) |
| Auction Strategy | Minimal changes, core retained |
| Key Focus | Balanced batting + strong bowling attack |
W/K-Batsman

Batsman

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Wicket Keeper-Batsman

Wicket Keeper-Batsman

Batsman

Batsman

Batsman
All Rounders

All Rounder

All Rounder

All Rounder

All Rounder

All Rounder

All Rounder

All Rounder

All Rounder

All Rounder

All Rounder
Bowlers

Bowler

Bowler

Bowler

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Bowler

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Bowler

Bowler
Punjab Kings Support Staff for IPL 2026
| Role | Support Staff Member |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Ricky Ponting |
| Assistant Coach | Brad Haddin |
| Fast Bowling Coach | James Hopes |
| Spin Bowling Coach | Sunil Joshi |
| Assistant Bowling Coach | Trevor Gonsalves |