PBKS IPL 2026 Squad: Retained Players, Auction Buys & Probable XI
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Punjab Kings enter IPL 2026 as runners-up, having lost the 2025 IPL Final to RCB. Under new captain Shreyas Iyer, PBKS boast a formidable squad with Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson and Marcus Stoinis forming a fearsome all-round attack.
PBKS IPL 2026 Key Details
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Home Ground | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| Titles Won | 0 (Runners-up: 2014, 2025) |
| IPL 2026 Group | Group A |
PBKS IPL 2026 Complete Squad (25 Players)
Retained Players (21)
| Player | Role | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer (C) | Batter | India |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler (Left-arm fast) | India |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler (Leg spin) | India |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler (Right-arm fast) | New Zealand |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder | Australia |
| Marco Jansen | All-rounder (Left-arm fast) | South Africa |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Wicketkeeper / Batter | India |
| Shashank Singh | Batter / Finisher | India |
| Priyansh Arya | Batter / Opener | India |
| Musheer Khan | Batter | India |
| Nehal Wadhera | Batter | India |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | All-rounder | Afghanistan |
| Harpreet Brar | Bowler (Left-arm spin) | India |
| Harnoor Singh Pannu | Batter / Opener | India |
| Yash Thakur | Bowler (Right-arm fast) | India |
| Vyshak Vijaykumar | Bowler (Right-arm fast) | India |
| Vishnu Vinod | Wicketkeeper / Batter | India |
| Xavier Bartlett | Bowler (Right-arm fast) | Australia |
| Mitch Owen | Batter / Opener | Australia |
| Suryansh Shedge | All-rounder | India |
| Pyla Avinash | Bowler | India |
Auction Buys (4)
| Player | Role | Price | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Dwarshuis | Bowler (Left-arm fast) | ₹4.40 crore | Australia |
| Cooper Connolly | All-rounder | ₹3 crore | Australia |
| Vishal Nishad | Bowler | ₹30 lakh | India |
| Pravin Dubey | Bowler (Leg spin) | ₹30 lakh | India |
Note: Arshdeep Singh was T20 WC 2026 champion with India. Lockie Ferguson played in the T20 WC 2026 Final for New Zealand.
PBKS Probable Playing XI for IPL 2026
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prabhsimran Singh (WK) | Wicketkeeper / Opener |
| 2 | Priyansh Arya | Opener / Batter |
| 3 | Shreyas Iyer (C) | Batter |
| 4 | Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| 5 | Shashank Singh | Finisher / Batter |
| 6 | Nehal Wadhera | Batter |
| 7 | Azmatullah Omarzai | All-rounder |
| 8 | Marco Jansen | All-rounder / Pacer |
| 9 | Arshdeep Singh | Pacer (Left-arm) |
| 10 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Leg-spinner |
| 11 | Lockie Ferguson | Pacer |
PBKS IPL 2026 Strengths
- Arshdeep Singh — T20 WC 2026 champion with India; India’s premier powerplay bowler and one of the best left-arm pacers in T20 cricket.
- Shreyas Iyer — Led KKR to the 2024 IPL title; brings proven championship-winning experience to PBKS.
- Yuzvendra Chahal — IPL’s all-time highest wicket-taker; a match-winner on any surface.
- Marcus Stoinis — Destructive power-hitting all-rounder who can win games with bat or ball.
- Lockie Ferguson — Express pace in the death overs; one of the most feared fast bowlers in T20 cricket.
PBKS IPL 2026 Concerns
- Two IPL finals (2014, 2025) and still no title — PBKS must finally break their knockout curse.
- Opening combination beyond Prabhsimran needs clarity; Mitch Owen and Priyansh Arya are competing.
- Middle-order depth outside Stoinis and Shashank Singh remains a concern in big knockout games.
PBKS IPL 2026 Verdict
Punjab Kings have arguably their most complete squad in recent years. With Shreyas Iyer’s winning mentality and Arshdeep Singh leading a potent attack, PBKS are genuine dark horses for the 2026 IPL title.
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