Punjab Kings (PBKS), one of the most unpredictable yet exciting teams in the IPL, are entering the 2026 season with a fresh mindset. After a successful IPL 2025 campaign, the franchise has created a stronger, more balanced squad. Here’s a look at PBKS 2026 Players List.
Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Squad
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyala Avinash, Harnoor Pannu, Suryansh Shedge, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Vishnu Vinod, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Pravin Dubey, Vishal Nishad.
With just a small core group retained, PBKS have built a new-look team at the auction. The focus is on consistent domestic talent and impactful overseas signings to support their retained stars.
PBKS 2026 Playing XI
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Priyash Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Mitch Owen
- Nehal Wadera
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis
- Marco Jansen
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Lockie Ferguson
PBKS 2026 Players Bought at IPL Auction
Cooper Connolly (2 cr), Ben Dwarshuis (4.40 cr), Praveen Dubey (30 L), Vishal Nishad (30 L)
Players released by PBKS ahead of IPL 2026
After IPL 2025, PBKS released several high-priced or underperforming players. Here’s a list of those who were let go:
Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Sen, Praveen Dubey
Players retained by PBKS for IPL 2026
Arshdeep Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Owen, Musheer Khan, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal
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Key players from the IPL 2025 campaign to build a team for the future
These four retained players stood out in an otherwise average season. Their consistent performances and potential make them the foundation of the team heading into IPL 2026.
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain): A calm and composed leader, Shreyas Iyer brings stability to the batting order and valuable experience as captain. His ability to anchor the innings makes him a pillar around whom PBKS will look to rebuild.
- Prabhsimran Singh: The aggressive wicketkeeper-batter proved to be a solid top-order option with his fearless approach in the powerplay. He’s shown the ability to give quick starts and will be a key part of PBKS’s batting strategy.
- Shashank Singh: Shashank had a breakthrough season in 2025 with his powerful hitting in the middle overs. He played several impactful cameos and showcased strong temperament under pressure.
- Arshdeep Singh: PBKS’s go-to pacer, Arshdeep continued to impress with his swing bowling and accuracy at the death. His consistency with the ball makes him an automatic retention and a core part of the bowling attack.
