Punjab Kings Team Players List 2023: Names, Retained Players, Captain
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) is one of the eight oldest teams in the IPL formed in 2008. They have shown great play at the beginning of each season, but for reasons unknown, they have never won the title.
PBKS Preview 2023
A solid start in the inaugural competition in 2008 signalled the team’s promise. In terms of points, it finished second and made it to the Indian Premier League semi-finals. But from 2009 to 2013 inclusive, it failed to make the playoffs. Punjab Kings did better in 2014 when they reached the final, where they were defeated by Kolkata Knight Riders.
Punjab Kings stunned the fans with an erratic performance in IPL 2022. The first match ended in a resounding defeat to Delhi Capitals. But in the second game, it confidently defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore, which drew the attention of all the participants in the competition. Unfortunately, the team could not consolidate the result: a series of 5 unsuccessful matches followed, which put an end to their further participation in the fight for the main IPL trophy.
PBKS has no problems with the team’s top tier. Jonny Bairstow and Shikhar Dhawan, experienced cricketers, have been appointed as starters and can be relied upon. The middle order has Liam Livingstone, Shahrukh Khan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa. They can be backed up by the bought-in Raza and Curran when needed.
On the bowling side, there are no complaints: Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh have learnt to work together without slowing down the pace of the game. But to be fair, the team lacks good spinners. Raza and Rahul Chahar could well claim that role. But it remains to be seen what the balance of power will be in IPL 2023.
About PBKS
The Punjab Kings, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, was founded in 2008. It is based in Mohali, Punjab. Their home matches are played at PCA Stadium. Since 2010, some games have been played at Indore or Dharamsala. The franchise is owned by Ness Wadia, Karan Paul, Mohit Burman and Preity Zinta. It has cost a total of $76 million.
Ahead of IPL 2021, Kings XI Punjab has been renamed Punjab Kings. According to Ness Wadia, the change was due to rebranding. The team captain is Shikhar Dhawan and the players are coached by Australian Trevor Bayliss.
| 🧾 Team full name | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| 🌎 Country | India (Mohali, Punjab) |
| 📅 Date of establishment | 2008 |
| 🤵 Owner | Preity Zinta, Mohit Burman, Karan Paul, Ness Wadia |
| 🏟️ Home stadium | Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| 🏏 Coach | Trevor Bayliss |
| 🧢 Captain | Shikhar Dhawan |
| ❌ IPL Wins | — |
Players List 2023
Punjab Kings made some lucky purchases in the IPL 2023 mini auction. The team acquired all-rounder Sam Curran for a record ₹18.50 crore, beating out Mumbai Indians. It wanted to keep Mayank Agarwal, who captained PBKS last season, but could not outbid Sunrisers Hyderabad. This was compensated by signing star all-rounder Sikandar Raza for a base ₹50 lakh.
Punjab Kings produced nine players, ending up with the second highest budget of ₹32.2 crore at the auction. The team got experienced batsman Harpreet Bhatia, pacer Vidwath Kaverappa and also bought Mohit Rathe and Shivam Singh at a minimal price. The middle order has been strengthened by cricketers Raza and Curran.
PBKS Final Squad for IPL 2023:
| Player | Role | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jitesh Sharma | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 20 lakh |
| Jonny Bairstow | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 6.75 crore |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 60 lakh |
| Shivam Singh | All-Rounder | 20 lakh |
| Shahrukh Khan | All-Rounder | 9 crore |
| Sam Curran | All-Rounder | 18.5 crore |
| Rishi Dhawan | All-Rounder | 55 lakh |
| Sikandar Raza | All-Rounder | 50 lakh |
| Liam Livingstone | All-Rounder | 11.5 crore |
| Atharva Taide | All-Rounder | 20 lakh |
| Mohit Rathe | All-Rounder | 20 lakh |
| Baltej Dhanda | All-Rounder | 20 lakh |
| Rahul Chahar | Bowler | 5.25 crore |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler | 9.25 crore |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler | 75 lakh |
| Vidwath Kaverappa | Bowler | 20 lakh |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | 4 crore |
| Harpreet Brar | Batsman | 3.8 crore |
| Raj Bawa | Batsman | 2 crore |
| Shikhar Dhawan | Batsman | 8.25 crore |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Batsman | 50 lakh |
| Harpreet Bhatia | Batsman | 40 lakh |
Punjab Kings Captain
Left-arm batsman Shikhar Dhawan will captain the team in IPL 2023. According to reports, the decision to appoint the Indian to the post was taken at a franchise board meeting. Last year, PBKS was led by Mayank Agarwal, though KL Rahul was originally supposed to be the captain, but he moved on to play for Lucknow Super Giants.
Shikhar Dhawan was voted India’s top scorer in Champions Trophy 2013, World Cup 2015 and Champions Trophy 2017. He was awarded the title of Best Player of the Tournament in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 for his sporting achievements. Dhawan became the first Indian batsman to score a century in the first half of a Test match.
PBKS Squad 2023
As per the rules laid down by the BCCI, each IPL team must have 18 to 25 players. And the squad cannot include more than 8 foreign cricketers. As the IPL 2023 auction has already come to an end, Punjab Kings has released the list of bowlers, all-rounders and batsmen who will be participating in the next season.
Released Players
The team has bid farewell to nine players: 3 all-rounders, 5 bowlers and 1 batsman. The list of released cricketers is shown in the table:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Benny Howell | All-Rounder |
| Writtick Chatterjee | All-Rounder |
| Prerak Mankad | All-Rounder |
| Mayank Agarwal | Batsman |
| Ishan Porel | Bowler |
| Odean Smith | Bowler |
| Sandeep Sharma | Bowler |
| Vaibhav Arora | Bowler |
| Ansh Patel | Bowler |
Retained Players
The IPL 2023 trading window closed on November 15. Teams had to release the lists of retained cricketers before the auction scheduled for December 23 in Kochi. PBKS have submitted a list of retained players, which includes:
| Player | Role | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 60 lakh |
| Jonny Bairstow | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 6.75 crore |
| Jitesh Sharma | Batsman/Wicket-keeper | 20 lakh |
| Atharva Taide | All-Rounder | 20 lakh |
| Shahrukh Khan | All-Rounder | 9 crore |
| Baltej Dhanda | All-Rounder | 20 lakh |
| Liam Livingstone | All-Rounder | 11.5 crore |
| Rishi Dhawan | All-Rounder | 55 lakh |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | 4 crore |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler | 75 lakh |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler | 9.25 crore |
| Rahul Chahar | Bowler | 5.25 crore |
| Shikhar Dhawan | Batsman | 8.25 crore |
| Harpreet Brar | Batsman | 3.8 crore |
| Raj Bawa | Batsman | 2 crore |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Batsman | 50 lakh |
IPL Team History
Punjab Kings have never won the league title in 15 seasons. The best result was in 2014 when the team managed to top the standings and finish second overall. This time around, PBKS are determined to turn the tide and clinch the Indian Premier League trophy.
Statistics and Facts about PBKS in the IPL Tournament
The team can hardly be called the favourites in the IPL. Despite their vast experience, they have failed to make it to the top of the standings in any of the seasons played. PBKS has made it past the qualifying stage only twice – in the debut year of 2008 and 2014, when it managed to finish second.
Performance in the IPL from season 1 to 15:
| Year | Place in the standings | Final result | Best Bowler | Best Batsman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | Semi Final | S. Sreesanth | Shaun Marsh |
| 2009 | 5 | Qualifying round | Irfan Pathan | Yuvraj Singh |
| 2010 | 8 | Qualifying round | Irfan Pathan | Mahela Jayawardene |
| 2011 | 5 | Qualifying round | Ryan Harris | Shaun Marsh |
| 2012 | 6 | Qualifying round | Parvinder Awana | Mandeep Singh |
| 2013 | 6 | Qualifying round | Azhar Mahmood | David Miller |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 place | Sandeep Sharma | Glenn Maxwell |
| 2015 | 8 | Qualifying round | Anureet Singh | David Miller |
| 2016 | 8 | Qualifying round | Sandeep Sharma | Murali Vijay |
| 2017 | 5 | Qualifying round | Sandeep Sharma | Hashim Amla |
| 2018 | 7 | Qualifying round | Andrew Tye | KL Rahul |
| 2019 | 6 | Qualifying round | Mohammad Shami | KL Rahul |
| 2020 | 6 | Qualifying round | Mohammad Shami | KL Rahul |
| 2021 | 6 | Qualifying round | Mohammad Shami | KL Rahul |
| 2022 | 6 | Qualifying round | Kagiso Rabada | Shikhar Dhawan |
Punjab Kings performance summary:
| Year | Match count | Wins | Losses | % wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 66.66 |
| 2009 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 50.00 |
| 2010 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 23.07 |
| 2011 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 50.00 |
| 2012 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 50.00 |
| 2013 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 50.00 |
| 2014 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 70.58 |
| 2015 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 21.43 |
| 2016 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 28.57 |
| 2017 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 50.00 |
| 2018 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 42.85 |
| 2019 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 42.85 |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 42.85 |
| 2021 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 42.85 |
| 2022 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 50.00 |
How to Bet on PBKS in IPL 2023?
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PBKS Betting Tips
Although PBKS have produced 9 players who have been replaced by more experienced and successful cricketers, their chances of winning the IPL are slim. Betting on the future triumphant player is risky, but predicting the top scorer or player of the season is much easier.
Dhawan has almost always shown a great game. He has scored over 450 points in each of the last 7 seasons. The current Kings captain is consistently the second highest scorer in the Indian Premier League after Virat Kohli. If you intend to support the team, bet on Shikhar Dhawan as the best at bat player in the PBKS.
There are only three wicket-takers in the team – Jonny Bairstow, Jitesh Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh. It is easy enough to guess which of them will be named the best player in terms of the number of balls taken. It is likely to be England’s Jonny, who holds the world record for the high stand with the sixth wicket in Tests.
PBKS Betting Odds
Due to last season’s poor performance, the odds on PBKS winning the upcoming tournament are low. But that doesn’t mean that the team has no chance of making the playoffs and fighting for the IPL trophy. There have been major changes in the Kings squad which will surely have a positive impact on the performance in the upcoming battle.
IPL 2023 Schedule for PBKS
Due to the innovations of increasing the number of teams participating in the tournament, there will be 74 matches in IPL 2023. The season starts on March 31, with the final game scheduled for June 1. The current schedule of matches involving PBKS can be found below:
| Match Day | Time | Date | Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7:30 PM | 09 April 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Punjab Kings | Hyderabad |
| 14 | 7:30 PM | 13 April 2023 | Punjab Kings | Gujarat Titans | Mohali |
| 16 | 7:30 PM | 15 April 2023 | Lucknow Super Giants | Punjab Kings | Lucknow |
| 21 | 3:30 PM | 20 April 2023 | Punjab Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mohali |
| 23 | 7:30 PM | 22 April 2023 | Mumbai Indian | Punjab Kings | Mumbai |
| 29 | 7:30 PM | 28 April 2023 | Punjab Kings | Lucknow Super Giants | Mohali |
| 31 | 3:30 PM | 30 April 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Punjab Kings | Chennai |
| 34 | 7:30 PM | 03 May 2023 | Punjab Kings | Mumbai Indians | Mohali |
| 39 | 7:30 PM | 08 May 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Punjab Kings | Kolkata |
| 44 | 7:30 PM | 13 May 2023 | Delhi Capitals | Punjab Kings | Delhi |
| 48 | 7:30 PM | 17 May 2023 | Punjab Kings | Delhi Capitals | Dharamshala |
| 50 | 7:30 PM | 19 May 2023 | Punjab Kings | Delhi Capitals | Dharamshala |
| QUALIFIER 1 | 7:30 PM | TBD | TBD | TBD | – |
| ELIMINATOR | 7:30 PM | TBD | TBD | TBD | – |
| QUALIFIER 2 | 7:30 PM | TBD | TBD | TBD | – |
| FINAL | 7:30 PM | 28 May 2023 | TBD | TBD | – |
FAQ about PBKS
1️⃣ What Does PBKS Stand for?
PBKS stands for Punjab Kings where PB stands for Punjab State of India and KS for Kings. The name of the team was adopted in 2021, on the eve of the 14th season of IPL.
2️⃣ Who is the Captain of PBKS in 2023?
The team has not made any official announcement but it is likely to remain Shikhar Dhawan, who led PBKS last year.
3️⃣ Who is the Coach of PBKS in 2023?
Australia’s Trevor Bayliss, a former first-tier cricketer, will remain as coach of Punjab Kings during IPL 2023.
4️⃣ What is the Total Amount Left under PBKS Team 2023 Player List?
The team has retained 16 players, 5 of whom are foreigners. After the IPL 2023 auction, 12.2 crore remains in the purse. As of now, Punjab Kings has 22 players – 15 Indians and 7 foreign cricketers.
5️⃣ How Many Players Have Been Released this Year under PBKS?
Kings bid farewell to 9 players including Mayank Agarwal and Ansh Patel.
6️⃣ Who Owns the Punjab Kings?
The franchise is co-owned by Bollywood star Preity Zinta (23%), Mohit Burman (46%), Ness Wadia of Wadia Group (23%) and Saptarshi Dey.
