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Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are an Indian Premier League franchise based in New Chandigarh, Punjab.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Punjab Kings are an Indian Premier League franchise based in New Chandigarh, Punjab. The team has never won an IPL title as of 2026.

What it is

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are a professional Twenty20 cricket franchise in the Indian Premier League. Founded in 2008 as Kings XI Punjab, the team was rebranded in 2021. It is owned by KPH Dream Cricket Private Ltd, a group including Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul.

Key details

The franchise is based in New Chandigarh, with its primary home ground at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (earlier matches were played at the PCA Stadium in Mohali). The team’s captain for the 2026 season is Shreyas Iyer, and the head coach is Ricky Ponting.

Competitive record

Punjab Kings have reached the IPL final twice—in 2014 and 2025—but finished as runners-up both times. The 2025 campaign was one of the strongest in the franchise’s history. As of 2026, the team has not won an IPL championship.

In short

  • Founded in 2008 as Kings XI Punjab, rebranded in 2021.
  • Reached IPL finals in 2014 and 2025, but never won the title.
  • Owned by KPH Dream Cricket Private Ltd (Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, Karan Paul).
  • Current captain: Shreyas Iyer; coach: Ricky Ponting.

Quick questions

What is Punjab Kings?
Punjab Kings is an Indian Premier League cricket franchise based in New Chandigarh, Punjab.
What was Punjab Kings called before?
The team was formerly known as Kings XI Punjab.
Has Punjab Kings won the IPL?
No. Punjab Kings have not won an IPL title as of 2026.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjab_Kings
    Supports: Founding year, former name, city, ownership, captain, coach, and home ground history.
  2. ESPNcricinfo — https://www.espncricinfo.com/team/punjab-kings-335973
    Supports: Team identity, current captain, coach, home venue, and IPL championships count.
  3. Indian Premier League — https://www.ipl.com/team/punjab-kings/
    Supports: Franchise history, ownership, 2025 runner-up finish, and current leadership.
  4. India Today — https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/ipl/punjab-1107
    Supports: Franchise ownership, 2025 season performance, and squad context.