Delhi: Punjab Kings have always been a team that could not live up to expectations in the IPL. Apart from reaching the first season in 2008 and the final in 2014, the performance of this team has been constantly disappointing. Despite changing 17 captains and 10 coaches in the last 18 seasons, the team’s fate did not change. But in IPL 2025, PBKs took a big step and made Ricky Ponting, coach of former Delhi Capitals, head coach. Along with this, he has also added some big names to the team. Can this change make Pbks the first time champion?
Pbks The key players of who will keep an eye on
Shreyas Iyer will be the backbone of Punjab Kings. Their experience and technical skills will strengthen the middle order. If he gets into the rhythm, he can make a big difference for PBKS. Shreyas Iyer is known for his brilliant batting and stability in the IPL. He is a batsman who can play the role of anchor as well as score runs at a fast strike rate. The Mumbai batsman also has the experience of captaincy in the IPL, which can be a big benefit for PBKS. If Shreyas Iyer remains in the rhythm throughout the season, the path of playoffs can be easier for PBKs. His classical batting style and ability to perform under pressure make him an important player this season.
2) Yuzvendra Chahal
Chahal is one of the best spinners in India in T20 cricket. His ability and experience to take wickets will strengthen the bowling attack of PBKs. Yuzvendra Chahal is one of India’s most successful T20 bowlers and will strengthen his leg spin PBKS bowling attack. Chahal’s biggest feature is his variation and flight, so that he has the ability to dodge any batsman. He can take wickets for the team in powerplay and middle overs, which will give Punjab Kings lead in the match. Due to their experience and smartness, PBKs will get strengthened in the spin department.
3) Glenn Maxwell
When Maxwell is in form, you can destroy any bowling attack. His all -round capacity makes PBKs a balanced team. Glenn Maxwell has always been an exciting player in the IPL. His explosive batting and off-spin bowling gives PBks a great all-rounder option. When Maxwell is in form, any bowling can demolish the attack. Apart from this, he also provides balance to the team, as he can also bowl if needed. Maxwell’s aggressive batting style and his aggressive thinking on the field can prove to be a game-changer this season for PBKs.
Punjab Kings strength
1) Great squad depth and all -rounder option
PBKS has focused on making its team balanced this time. The presence of all -rounders like Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen and Ajmatullah Omarjai deepens the team. Also, PBKS looks capable of recovering from any situation with the presence of young and talented players.
2) Experienced bowling
The pair of Chahal and Rabada in the bowling attack may disturb the opposition batsmen. Chahal will be important in the spin department, while Rabada can prove fatal with his speed and swing.
Punjab kings weakRi
The greatest weakness of PBKS can be the inexperience of their openers. Prabhasimran Singh and other young batsmen have not had such a big platform that they can perform reliable in big matches. Opposition teams can take advantage of this weakness
Pbks IPL history of
Punjab Kings made it to the playoffs for the first time in 2008 and reached the final in 2014, where they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders. Subsequently, the performance of PBKs was constantly disappointing and could not reach the playoffs even once in the last 10 years. The team made many changes, but success has not yet been handed over. Now it has to be seen whether PBKS can change its history in 2025 or not.
Full schedule of Punjab Kings
| #Serial number # | Rival team | date | place | Time (IST) |
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 25 March | Ahmedabad | 7:30 pm |
| 2 | Lucknow Super Giants | 1 April | Lucknow | 7:30 pm |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals | 5 April | New Chandigarh | 7:30 pm |
| 4 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 April | New Chandigarh | 7:30 pm |
| 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 April | Hyderabad | 7:30 pm |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 15 April | New Chandigarh | 7:30 pm |
| 7 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 18 April | Bangalore | 7:30 pm |
| 8 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 20 April | New Chandigarh | 3:30 pm |
| 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 26 April | Kolkata | 7:30 pm |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 30 April | Chennai | 7:30 pm |
| 11 | Lucknow Super Giants | 4 May | Hospice | 7:30 pm |
| 12 | Delhi Capitals | 8 May | Hospice | 7:30 pm |
| 13 | Mumbai Indians | 11 May | Hospice | 3:30 pm |
| 14 | Rajasthan Royals | 16 May | Jaipur | 7:30 pm |
Predicated XI of Punjab Kings:
| Serial number | player name | Role |
| 1 | Josh Iglis | Batsman |
| 2 | Prabhasimran Singh | Wicketkeeper/batsman |
| 3 | Shreyas Iyer | Captain/batsman |
| 4 | Glenn Maxwell | All -rounder |
| 5 | Marcus Stoinis | All -rounder |
| 6 | Nehal Wadhera | Batsman |
| 7 | Shashank Singh | Batsman |
| 8 | Marco Jansen | Bowler |
| 9 | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| 10 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler |
| 11 | Harpreet Brar | All -rounder |
Punjab Kings full squad
| Serial number | player name | Role |
| 1 | Shreyas Iyer | Batsman |
| 2 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler |
| 3 | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| 4 | Marcus Stoinis | All -rounder |
| 5 | Nehal Wadhera | Batsman |
| 6 | Glenn Maxwell | All -rounder |
| 7 | Vyasak Vijayakumar | Bowler |
| 8 | Yash Thakur | Bowler |
| 9 | Harpreet Brar | All -rounder |
| 10 | Vishnu Vinod | Batsman |
| 11 | Marco Jansen | Bowler |
| 12 | Lucky Ferguson | Bowler |
| 13 | Josh Iglis | Batsman |
| 14 | Xavier Bartlett | Bowler |
| 15 | Kuldeep Sen | Bowler |
| 16 | Payal Avinash | Batsman |
| 17 | Suryansh Sheje | Batsman |
| 18 | Mushir Khan | Batsman |
| 19 | Haranur Pannu | Batsman |
| 20 | Aaron Hardy | All -rounder |
| 21 | Priyansh Arya | Batsman |
| 22 | Ajmatullah Omrajai | All -rounder |
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