Punjab Kings, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, is one of the original eight franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Based in Mohali, Punjab, the team has been a part of the IPL since its inception in 2008.
Although they have yet to win an IPL title, Punjab Kings have delivered several thrilling performances and produced remarkable individual achievements. Their best campaign came in 2014 when they reached the final but fell short of the trophy.
In this article, we will take a detailed look at the Punjab Kings franchise, tracing its journey from 2008 to the present.
Punjab Kings IPL 2025 schedule
Here is the Punjab Kings IPL 2025 schedule:
| Date | Day | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | Tue | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings (5th Match) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
| Apr 01 | Tue | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings (13th Match) | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
| Apr 05 | Sat | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (18th Match) | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
| Apr 08 | Tue | Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings (22nd Match) | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
| Apr 12 | Sat | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (27th Match) | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
| Apr 15 | Tue | Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (31st Match) | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
| Apr 18 | Fri | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings (34th Match) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
| Apr 20 | Sun | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (37th Match) | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh | 10:00 AM | 03:30 PM |
| Apr 26 | Sat | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings (44th Match) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
| Apr 30 | Wed | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings (49th Match) | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
| May 04 | Sun | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants (54th Match) | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
| May 08 | Thu | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals (58th Match) | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
| May 11 | Sun | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians (61st Match) | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 10:00 AM | 03:30 PM |
| May 16 | Fri | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings (67th Match) | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
Punjab Kings XI – Current Owners & Squad
Punjab Kings is currently owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul. The ownership consortium brings together expertise from various business sectors and the entertainment industry, providing strong financial backing to the team.
Punjab Kings Squad for IPL 2025
Team Details:
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Coach: Ricky Ponting
- Owner: K.P.H. Dream Cricket Private Limited
- Venue: PCA New Stadium, Mullanpur
Batters:
- Shreyas Iyer
- Nehal Wadhera
- Vishnu Vinod (WK-Batter)
- Josh Inglis (WK-Batter)
- Harnoor Pannu
- Pyla Avinash
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK-Batter)
- Shashank Singh
All-Rounders:
- Marcus Stoinis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Harpreet Brar
- Marco Jansen
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Priyansh Arya
- Aaron Hardie
- Musheer Khan
- Suryansh Shedge
Bowlers:
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Vyshak Vijaykumar
- Yash Thakur
- Lockie Ferguson
- Kuldeep Sen
- Xavier Bartlett
- Pravin Dubey
Punjab Kings XI (2008-2025): Team Records
Since the beginning of IPL in 2008, Kings XI Punjab (now called Punjab Kings) has become known for delivering some of the most exciting cricket matches and memorable performances in the tournament.
While they haven’t won the IPL title yet, the team has kept fans on the edge of their seats with their fearless style and fighting spirit. This section covers the records held by Punjab Kings XI over the years, from remarkable team achievements to standout individual performances.
1. Punjab Kings Standings Every Year
This table highlights the performance of Punjab Kings in each IPL season, showcasing their positions and top performers in terms of runs and wickets.
| Year | Position | Most Runs | Most Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3rd | Shaun Marsh (616) | Irfan Pathan (19) |
| 2009 | 5th | Kumar Sangakkara (332) | Yusuf Abdulla (14) |
| 2010 | 8th | Mahela Jayawardene (374) | Piyush Chawla (17) |
| 2011 | 5th | Paul Valthaty (463) | Praveen Kumar (18) |
| 2012 | 6th | David Hussey (396) | Parvinder Awana (17) |
| 2013 | 6th | David Miller (418) | Piyush Chawla (17) |
| 2014 | 2nd | Glenn Maxwell (552) | Sandeep Sharma (18) |
| 2015 | 8th | David Miller (357) | Anureet Singh (15) |
| 2016 | 8th | Murali Vijay (453) | Mohit Sharma (13) |
| 2017 | 5th | Glenn Maxwell (310) | Sandeep Sharma (17) |
| 2018 | 7th | KL Rahul (659) | Andrew Tye (24) |
| 2019 | 6th | KL Rahul (593) | Mohammed Shami (19) |
| 2020 | 6th | KL Rahul (670) | Mohammed Shami (20) |
| 2021 | 6th | KL Rahul (626) | Mohammed Shami (19) |
| 2022 | 6th | Shikhar Dhawan (460) | Kagiso Rabada (23) |
| 2023 | 8th | Shikhar Dhawan (373) | Arshdeep Singh (17) |
| 2024 | 9th | Shashank Singh (354) | Harshal Patel (24) |
2. Most Runs for Punjab Kings
These players have scored the most runs for Punjab Kings:
| Player | Matches | Runs | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 55 | 2548 | 2018-2021 |
| Shaun Marsh | 71 | 2477 | 2008-2017 |
| David Miller | 84 | 1974 | 2012-2019 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 60 | 1513 | 2018-2022 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 70 | 1383 | 2014-2020 |
3. Most Wickets for Punjab Kings
These players have taken the most wickets for Punjab Kings:
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piyush Chawla | 87 | 84 | 2008-2013 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 65 | 76 | 2019-2024 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 61 | 73 | 2013-2022 |
| Axar Patel | 73 | 69 | 2014-2018 |
| Mohammed Shami | 42 | 58 | 2019-2021 |
4. Highest Total
These are the highest totals scored by the Punjab Kings:
| Score | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262/2 | KKR | Eden Gardens | 26-Apr-2024 |
| 232/6 | RCB | Dharamsala | 19-Apr-2014 |
| 231/4 | CSK | Cuttack | 07-May-2014 |
| 230/3 | MI | Wankhede | 11-May-2017 |
| 226/6 | CSK | Wankhede | 30-May-2014 |
5. Lowest Total
These are the lowest totals scored by the Punjab Kings.
| Score | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | RPS | Pune | 14-May-2017 |
| 88 | RCB | Bengaluru | 13-May-2017 |
| 92 | CSK | Mohali | 19-Apr-2009 |
| 95 | CSK | Durban | 7-May-2009 |
| 106 | CSK | Wankhede | 4-May-2016 |
Punjab Kings Records: Individual Records
Over the years, Punjab Kings players have achieved impressive individual milestones that showcase their talent and contribution to the team’s journey in the Indian Premier League.
This section highlights the top individual records set by Punjab Kings players, celebrating their dedication, skill, and memorable moments that have captivated fans and made a lasting mark on IPL history.
1. Highest Individual Scores In A Match
These are the highest individual scores in a match for a Punjab Kings batter:
| Player | Runs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 132* | RCB | Dubai | 24-Sep-2020 |
| V Sehwag | 122 | CSK | Wankhede | 30-May-2014 |
| PC Valthaty | 120* | CSK | Mohali | 13-April-2011 |
| Wriddhiman Saha | 115* | KKR | Bengaluru | 01-June-2014 |
| Shaun Marsh | 115 | RR | Mohali | 28-May-2008 |
2. Best Bowling Figure In A Match
These are the best bowling figures of the Punjab Kings:
| Player | Figures | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankit Rajpoot | 5/14 | SRH | Hyderabad | 26-Apr-2018 |
| Dimitri Mascarenhas | 5/25 | PWI | Mohali | 12-Apr-2012 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 5/32 | RR | Dubai | 21-Sep-2021 |
| Sam Curran | 4/11 | DC | Mohali | 1-Apr-2019 |
| L Balaji | 4/13 | SRH | Sharjah | 22-Apr-2014 |
3. Most Centuries
These are the most centuries scored by Punjab Kings batters:
| Player | Centuries |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 2 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 2 |
| Paul Valthaty | 1 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 1 |
| Wriddhiman Saha | 1 |
4. Most 50+ Scores
These are the most 50+ scores performed by a Punjab Kings batter:
| Player | 50+ Scores |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 25 |
| Shaun Marsh | 21 |
| C Gayle | 11 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 10 |
| David Miller | 10 |
5. Most Sixes
These tables highlight some of the key records held by players in Punjab Kings XI’s IPL history.
| Player | Sixes |
|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 95 |
| David Miller | 84 |
| KL Rahul | 75 |
| Shaun Marsh | 71 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 57 |
6. Most Fours
This table showcases the top players with the most fours for Punjab Kings XI in the IPL, highlighting their consistent boundary-hitting ability.
| Player | Matches | Fours | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 55 | 235 | 2018-2021 |
| Shaun Marsh | 71 | 228 | 2008-2017 |
| David Miller | 79 | 156 | 2012-2019 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 31 | 148 | 2022-2024 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 73 | 142 | 2014-2020 |
7. Most Catches
These are the most catches taken by a Punjab Kings fielder:
| Player | Matches | Catches | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Miller | 84 | 53 | 2012-2019 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 60 | 30 | 2018-2022 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 70 | 28 | 2014-2020 |
| Shaun Marsh | 71 | 26 | 2008-2017 |
| Axar Patel | 73 | 25 | 2014-2018 |
8. Most Runs in A Season
These are the most runs scored by a Punjab Kings batter in a season:
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 14 | 14 | 670 | 2020 |
| KL Rahul | 14 | 14 | 659 | 2018 |
| KL Rahul | 13 | 13 | 626 | 2021 |
| Shaun Marsh | 11 | 11 | 616 | 2008 |
| KL Rahul | 14 | 14 | 593 | 2019 |
9. Most Wickets in A Season
These tables showcase the top performers in various categories for Punjab Kings XI in the IPL, highlighting their significant contributions to the team’s success.
| Player | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Tye | 14 | 14 | 24 | 2018 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 14 | 14 | 23 | 2022 |
| Mohammed Shami | 14 | 14 | 20 | 2020 |
| Irfan Pathan | 15 | 15 | 19 | 2008 |
| Mohammed Shami | 14 | 14 | 19 | 2019 |
10. Orange and Purple Caps
Since the beginning of the IPL, only four players have managed to win the orange and purple caps for Punjab Kings.
1. Shaun Marsh: Orange Cap in 2008 with 616 runs in 11 matches
2. Andrew Tye: Purple Cap in 2018 with 24 wickets in 14 matches
3. KL Rahul: Orange cap in 2020 with 670 runs in 14 matches
4. Harshal Patel: Purple Cap in 2024 with 24 wickets in 14 matches
Punjab King’s History Over the Years
Punjab Kings has been one of the most entertaining teams in IPL history. Despite not winning the trophy, they have provided numerous memorable moments and have been home to several international cricket stars.
Memorable Moments:
- A runner-up finish in IPL 2014, their best season
- KL Rahul’s fastest IPL fifty (14 balls) against Delhi in 2018
- Paul Valthaty’s stunning 120* against CSK in 2011
- Acquisition of Sam Curran for a record price in IPL 2023 auction
- The team’s rebranding from Kings XI Punjab to Punjab Kings in 2021
- Chased 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Garden, the highest run chase ever in IPL
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Conclusion
Punjab Kings may not yet have an IPL title to their name, but their journey is marked by passion, resilience, and a commitment to playing exciting cricket.
Over the years, they’ve given fans countless unforgettable moments, driven by powerful performances and memorable individual contributions. Each season, the franchise grows stronger, keeping the hope that they’ll soon lift their maiden IPL trophy alive.
As they build on their strengths and learn from their past, Punjab Kings stand poised to add a new chapter to their legacy. They embody the spirit of never giving up and bring pride to their supporters in Punjab and beyond.
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