Punjab Kings facts for kids
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| League | Indian Premier League | |
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| Captain | Shreyas Iyer | |
| Coach | Ricky Ponting | |
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| City | Mullanpur, Mohali, Punjab, India | |
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| Home ground | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | |
| Capacity | 33,000 | |
| Secondary home ground(s) | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | |
| Secondary ground capacity | 21,500 | |
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| 2024 Punjab Kings season | ||
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) is a professional cricket team from Mullanpur, Mohali, Punjab. They play in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is a big Twenty20 cricket tournament. The team used to be called Kings XI Punjab (KXIP).
The team is owned by four people: Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul. They play their home games at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Sometimes, they also play matches at the Dharamsala and Indore.
In the 2014 season, the team did very well. They finished at the top of the league and were the runners-up in the final. They also played in the Champions League Twenty20 once, in 2014, where they reached the semi-finals. In 2021, the team changed its name from Kings XI Punjab to Punjab Kings. In 2022, they made history by paying the most money ever for a player in the IPL, buying Sam Curran for a huge amount.
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Team History
How the Team Started
In 2007, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) created the Indian Premier League. This was a new cricket tournament using the fast-paced Twenty20 format. Eight city teams were put up for auction in Mumbai in February 2008.
The team for Punjab was bought by a group of owners. This group included Mohit Burman (from the Dabur group), Ness Wadia (from the Wadia group), Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul. They paid $76 million to own the team.
When they were called Kings XI Punjab, their team logo showed that they represented several regions. These included Kashmir, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana.
A Brief Problem and Their Return
In 2010, there was a problem with the IPL. Because of this, the league announced that it was ending the contracts for Kings XI Punjab and the Rajasthan Royals. Both teams said they would go to court to stay in the IPL.
The team first tried to talk things out with the league. When that didn't work, they took their case to the Bombay High Court. The court stopped the termination order, and the problem between the BCCI and the team was solved in 2012. This meant Kings XI Punjab could continue playing in the IPL.
Why the Name Changed
On February 17, 2021, Kings XI Punjab officially changed its name to Punjab Kings. This happened just before the 2021 Indian Premier League season.
Ness Wadia, one of the owners, explained why they changed the name. He said they wanted to "relook at things" and give the team a fresh start after 13 seasons. He mentioned that the team hadn't won a title yet, and they hoped the new name would bring better luck. The name change had been planned for two years but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Team Captains Over the Years
The team has had many different captains leading them on the field. Here's a list of who has captained the Punjab Kings (and Kings XI Punjab) and how they did:
Last updated: 19 May 2024
| Player | Nationality | From | To | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win% | Best Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuvraj Singh |  India |
2008 | 2009 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 58.62 | SF (2008) |
| Kumar Sangakkara |  Sri Lanka |
2010 | 2010 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 23.07 | 5/8 (2010) |
| Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka |
2010 | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Stand-In |
| Adam Gilchrist |  Australia |
2011 | 2013 | 34 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 5/10 (2011) |
| David Hussey | Australia |
2012 | 2013 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | Stand-In |
| George Bailey | Australia |
2014 | 2015 | 30 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 46.66 | Runners-up (2014) |
| Virender Sehwag | India |
2015 | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Stand-In |
| David Miller |  South Africa |
2016 | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 | 8/8 (2016 First half) |
| Murali Vijay | India |
2016 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 | 8/8 (2016 Second half) |
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia |
2017 | 2017 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 5/8 (2017) |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | India |
2018 | 2019 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 | 6/8 (2019) |
| KL Rahul | India |
2020 | 2021 | 27 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 37.07 | 6/8 (2020, 2021) |
| Mayank Agarwal | India |
2021 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 6/10 (2022) |
| Shikhar Dhawan | India |
2022 | Present | 17 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 35.29 | 8/10 (2023) |
| Sam Curran |  England |
2023 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 45.45 | Stand-In |
| Jitesh Sharma | India |
2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Stand-In |
Team's Journey in the IPL
Early Seasons (2008-2013)
The 2008 season started slowly for Kings XI Punjab, but they soon found their rhythm. They won nine of their next ten matches and reached the semi-finals. Shaun Marsh was a star player, scoring the most runs in the tournament that year.
In 2009, the team faced challenges as many of their Australian players were not available. They had a mixed season with wins and losses and did not reach the semi-finals. The 2010 season was tough, and they finished in last place.
The 2011 and 2012 seasons saw the team improve, finishing fifth and sixth respectively. In 2013, they didn't make the playoffs. However, David Miller played an amazing innings, scoring 101 runs off just 38 balls, which was one of the best innings of the tournament.
The Strong 2014 Season
The 2014 season was a great one for Kings XI Punjab. Led by Australian captain George Bailey, they bought strong players like Virender Sehwag, Glenn Maxwell, and Mitchell Johnson. They won their first five games and looked unstoppable.
Glenn Maxwell was a standout player with his powerful hitting. Virender Sehwag also played a fantastic innings of 122 runs in the semi-final, helping them reach the final. In the final, they faced the Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite Wriddhiman Saha scoring 115 runs, Kolkata won the match by three wickets in the last over. Kings XI Punjab finished as runners-up.
Champions League Twenty20 2014
Because they were runners-up in the IPL, Kings XI Punjab qualified for the 2014 Champions League Twenty20. They won all their group matches, showing strong performance. However, they lost in the semi-finals to the Chennai Super Kings, who went on to win the tournament.
Later Seasons (2015-2019)
The 2015 and 2016 seasons were difficult for the team, as they finished last both years. In 2017, Virender Sehwag became the head coach, and Glenn Maxwell was appointed captain. The team improved, finishing fifth, but just missed out on the playoffs.
In 2018, with Ravichandran Ashwin as captain, the team started very well, winning five of their first six games. However, they struggled later in the season and did not qualify for the playoffs. In 2019, they finished sixth in the league.
Recent Seasons (2020-Present)
In the 2020 season, KL Rahul became the new captain. The team had some thrilling matches, including a Super Over loss and a big win against Royal Challengers Bangalore. They had a tough middle part of the season but then won several matches in a row. Despite this, they finished sixth and didn't make the playoffs. KL Rahul was again the top scorer for the team.
The team continued to play in the IPL in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, aiming to win their first IPL title.
Seasons Overview
Indian Premier League Performance
This table shows how Punjab Kings (and Kings XI Punjab) have performed in each IPL season:
| Year | League standing | Final standing |
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| 2008 | 2nd out of 8 | Semi-finalists |
| 2009 | 5th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2010 | 8th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2011 | 5th out of 10 | League stage |
| 2012 | 6th out of 9 | League stage |
| 2013 | 6th out of 9 | League stage |
| 2014 | 1st out of 8 | Runners up |
| 2015 | 8th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2016 | 8th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2017 | 5th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2018 | 7th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2019 | 6th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2020 | 6th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2021 | 6th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2022 | 6th out of 10 | League stage |
| 2023 | 8th out of 10 | League stage |
| 2024 | 9th out of 10 | League stage |
Current Team Squad
Punjab Kings in 2024
Team Management and Staff
The Punjab Kings have a team of coaches and support staff who help the players.
| Position | Name |
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| Head coach | Ricky Ponting |
| Batting and wicket keeping coach | Brad Haddin |
| Spin bowling coach | Sunil Joshi |
| Fast bowling coach | James Hopes |
| Fielding coach | Trevor Gonsalves |
| Physiotherapist | Andrew Leipus |
| Strength and conditioning coach | Adrian Le Roux |
- Source: Punjab Kings
Team Kits and Sponsors
Over the years, different companies have made the team's uniforms and sponsored them.
| Year | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (front) | Shirt sponsor (back) | Chest branding |
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| 2008 | Provogue | Spice | Kotak | Provogue |
| 2009 | Reebok | Fly Emirates | 7up Nimbooz | Gulf Oil |
| 2010 | Mountain Dew | |||
| 2011 | Pearls | Linc Pens | ||
| 2012 | U.S. Polo Assn. | Videocon d2h | Lux Cozi | U.S. Polo Assn. |
| 2013 | TYKA Sports | NVD Solar | NVD Solar | |
| 2014 | Tata Prima | Arise | Trip Factory | |
| 2015 | Manforce | HTC | ||
| 2016 | Idea | Valvoline | ||
| 2017 | Hero Cycles | Johnson Tiles | ||
| 2018 | T10 Sports | Kent RO | Jio | Lotus Herbals |
| 2019 | Aaj Tak | Bageshree Lake City | Jio | |
| 2020 | EbixCash | Avon Cycles | ||
| 2021 | BKT | Lotus Herbals | ||
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| 2024 | playR | Dream11 | Kent RO |
Team Statistics
Summary of Performance
This table shows the overall performance of Punjab Kings in the IPL.
| Year | Matches | Wins | Losses | No result | % win |
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| 2008 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 66.66% |
| 2009 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.00% |
| 2010 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 21.43% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.00% |
| 2012 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 50.00% |
| 2013 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 50.00% |
| 2014 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 70.58% |
| 2015 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 21.43% |
| 2016 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 28.57% |
| 2017 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.00% |
| 2018 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 42.85% |
| 2019 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 42.85% |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 42.85% |
| 2021 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 42.85% |
| 2022 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.00% |
| 2023 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 42.85% |
| 2024 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 35.71% |
| Total | 246 | 111 | 133 | 2 | 45.12% |
Matches Against Other IPL Teams
This table shows how Punjab Kings has fared against different teams in the Indian Premier League.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No result | % win |
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| Chennai Super Kings | 29 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 44.83% |
| Delhi Capitals | 33 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 51.51% |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 32 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 34.37% |
| Mumbai Indians | 31 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 48.39% |
| Rajasthan Royals | 25 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 44.00% |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 32 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 53.12% |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 21 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 33.33% |
| Gujarat Titans | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00% |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.00% |
| Deccan Chargers | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 70.00% |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00% |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Pune Warriors India | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 50.00% |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00% |
| Total | 227 | 106 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 46.69% |
| Teams now defunct |
- Source: ESPNcricinfo
Matches in Champions League Twenty20
Here's how Punjab Kings performed in the Champions League Twenty20.
| Teams | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No result | % win |
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| Hobart Hurricanes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Barbados Tridents | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Cape Cobras | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Northern Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 00.00% |
| Total | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 80.00% |
See also
- List of Punjab Kings cricketers
