Punjab Kings XI IPL Team, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, is one of the original eight franchises of the IPL. Based in Mohali, Punjab, the team has been part of the IPL since its beginning in 2008.
Despite not winning the title yet, they have provided memorable cricket moments and produced several outstanding individual performances. The franchise has often been tantalizingly close to glory, with its strongest showing coming in 2014, when it reached the finals.
In this article, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the Punjab Kings IPL franchise and explore the team’s journey from its inception in 2008.
Punjab Kings – Current Owners & Squad
Punjab Kings is currently owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul. The ownership consortium brings together expertise from various business sectors and the entertainment industry, providing strong financial backing to the team.
Current Squad for IPL 2024:
Punjab Kings Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
Coach: Ricky Ponting
Batters:
- Shikhar Dhawan
- Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper Batter)
- Jonny Bairstow (Wicketkeeper Batter)
- Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper Batter)
- Liam Livingstone
- Harpreet Bhatia
- Rilee Rossouw
- Shashank Singh
All-Rounders:
- Chris Woakes
- Vishwanath Pratap Singh
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Tanay Thyagarajan
- Atharva Taide
- Rishi Dhawan
- Sam Curran
- Sikandar Raza
- Shivam Singh
Bowlers:
- Prince Choudhary
- Harpreet Brar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kagiso Rabada
- Nathan Ellis
- Rahul Chahar
- Vidwath Kaverappa
- Harshal Patel
Punjab Kings XI (2008-2024): Team Records
Since the beginning of IPL in 2008, Kings XI Punjab (now called Punjab Kings) has become known for delivering some of the most exciting cricket matches and memorable performances in the tournament.
While they haven’t won the IPL title yet, the team has kept fans on the edge of their seats with their fearless style and fighting spirit. This section covers the records held by Punjab Kings XI over the years, from remarkable team achievements to standout individual performances.
1. Punjab Kings Standings Every Year
This table highlights the performance of Punjab Kings in each IPL season, showcasing their positions and top performers in terms of runs and wickets.
| Year | Position | Most Runs | Most Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3rd | Shaun Marsh (616) | Irfan Pathan (19) |
| 2009 | 5th | Kumar Sangakkara (332) | Yusuf Abdulla (14) |
| 2010 | 8th | Mahela Jayawardene (374) | Piyush Chawla (17) |
| 2011 | 5th | Paul Valthaty (463) | Praveen Kumar (18) |
| 2012 | 6th | David Hussey (396) | Parvinder Awana (17) |
| 2013 | 6th | David Miller (418) | Piyush Chawla (17) |
| 2014 | 2nd | Glenn Maxwell (552) | Sandeep Sharma (18) |
| 2015 | 8th | David Miller (357) | Anureet Singh (15) |
| 2016 | 8th | Murali Vijay (453) | Mohit Sharma (13) |
| 2017 | 5th | Glenn Maxwell (310) | Sandeep Sharma (17) |
| 2018 | 7th | KL Rahul (659) | Andrew Tye (24) |
| 2019 | 6th | KL Rahul (593) | Mohammed Shami (19) |
| 2020 | 6th | KL Rahul (670) | Mohammed Shami (20) |
| 2021 | 6th | KL Rahul (626) | Mohammed Shami (19) |
| 2022 | 6th | Shikhar Dhawan (460) | Kagiso Rabada (23) |
| 2023 | 8th | Shikhar Dhawan (373) | Arshdeep Singh (17) |
| 2024 | 9th | Shashank Singh (354) | Harshal Patel (24) |
2. Most Runs for Punjab Kings
These players have scored the most runs for Punjab Kings:
| Player | Matches | Runs | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 55 | 2548 | 2018-2021 |
| Shaun Marsh | 71 | 2477 | 2008-2017 |
| David Miller | 84 | 1974 | 2012-2019 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 60 | 1513 | 2018-2022 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 70 | 1383 | 2014-2020 |
3. Most Wickets for Punjab Kings
These players have taken the most wickets for Punjab Kings:
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piyush Chawla | 87 | 84 | 2008-2013 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 65 | 76 | 2019-2024 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 61 | 73 | 2013-2022 |
| Axar Patel | 73 | 69 | 2014-2018 |
| Mohammed Shami | 42 | 58 | 2019-2021 |
4. Highest Total
These are the highest totals scored by the Punjab Kings:
| Score | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262/2 | KKR | Eden Gardens | 26-Apr-2024 |
| 232/6 | RCB | Dharamsala | 19-Apr-2014 |
| 231/4 | CSK | Cuttack | 07-May-2014 |
| 230/3 | MI | Wankhede | 11-May-2017 |
| 226/6 | CSK | Wankhede | 30-May-2014 |
5. Lowest Total
These are the lowest totals scored by the Punjab Kings.
| Score | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | RPS | Pune | 14-May-2017 |
| 88 | RCB | Bengaluru | 13-May-2017 |
| 92 | CSK | Mohali | 19-Apr-2009 |
| 95 | CSK | Durban | 7-May-2009 |
| 106 | CSK | Wankhede | 4-May-2016 |
Punjab Kings Records: Individual Records
Over the years, Punjab Kings players have achieved impressive individual milestones that showcase their talent and contribution to the team’s journey in the Indian Premier League.
This section highlights the top individual records set by Punjab Kings players, celebrating their dedication, skill, and memorable moments that have captivated fans and made a lasting mark on IPL history.
1. Highest Individual Scores In A Match
These are the highest individual scores in a match for a Punjab Kings batter:
| Player | Runs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 132* | RCB | Dubai | 24-Sep-2020 |
| V Sehwag | 122 | CSK | Wankhede | 30-May-2014 |
| PC Valthaty | 120* | CSK | Mohali | 13-April-2011 |
| Wriddhiman Saha | 115* | KKR | Bengaluru | 01-June-2014 |
| Shaun Marsh | 115 | RR | Mohali | 28-May-2008 |
2. Best Bowling Figure In A Match
These are the best bowling figures of the Punjab Kings:
| Player | Figures | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankit Rajpoot | 5/14 | SRH | Hyderabad | 26-Apr-2018 |
| Dimitri Mascarenhas | 5/25 | PWI | Mohali | 12-Apr-2012 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 5/32 | RR | Dubai | 21-Sep-2021 |
| Sam Curran | 4/11 | DC | Mohali | 1-Apr-2019 |
| L Balaji | 4/13 | SRH | Sharjah | 22-Apr-2014 |
3. Most Centuries
These are the most centuries scored by Punjab Kings batters:
| Player | Centuries |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 2 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 2 |
| Paul Valthaty | 1 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 1 |
| Wriddhiman Saha | 1 |
4. Most 50+ Scores
These are the most 50+ scores performed by a Punjab Kings batter:
| Player | 50+ Scores |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 25 |
| Shaun Marsh | 21 |
| C Gayle | 11 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 10 |
| David Miller | 10 |
5. Most Sixes
These tables highlight some of the key records held by players in Punjab Kings XI’s IPL history.
| Player | Sixes |
|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 95 |
| David Miller | 84 |
| KL Rahul | 75 |
| Shaun Marsh | 71 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 57 |
6. Most Fours
This table showcases the top players with the most fours for Punjab Kings XI in the IPL, highlighting their consistent boundary-hitting ability.
| Player | Matches | Fours | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 55 | 235 | 2018-2021 |
| Shaun Marsh | 71 | 228 | 2008-2017 |
| David Miller | 79 | 156 | 2012-2019 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 31 | 148 | 2022-2024 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 73 | 142 | 2014-2020 |
7. Most Catches
These are the most catches taken by a Punjab Kings fielder:
| Player | Matches | Catches | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Miller | 84 | 53 | 2012-2019 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 60 | 30 | 2018-2022 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 70 | 28 | 2014-2020 |
| Shaun Marsh | 71 | 26 | 2008-2017 |
| Axar Patel | 73 | 25 | 2014-2018 |
8. Most Runs in A Season
These are the most runs scored by a Punjab Kings batter in a season:
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 14 | 14 | 670 | 2020 |
| KL Rahul | 14 | 14 | 659 | 2018 |
| KL Rahul | 13 | 13 | 626 | 2021 |
| Shaun Marsh | 11 | 11 | 616 | 2008 |
| KL Rahul | 14 | 14 | 593 | 2019 |
9. Most Wickets in A Season
These tables showcase the top performers in various categories for Punjab Kings XI in the IPL, highlighting their significant contributions to the team’s success.
| Player | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Tye | 14 | 14 | 24 | 2018 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 14 | 14 | 23 | 2022 |
| Mohammed Shami | 14 | 14 | 20 | 2020 |
| Irfan Pathan | 15 | 15 | 19 | 2008 |
| Mohammed Shami | 14 | 14 | 19 | 2019 |
10. Orange and Purple Caps
Since the beginning of IPL, only 4 players have managed to win orange and purple caps for Punjab Kings.
1. Shaun Marsh: Orange Cap in 2008 with 616 runs in 11 matches
2. Andrew Tye: Purple Cap in 2018 with 24 wickets in 14 matches
3. KL Rahul: Orange cap in 2020 with 670 runs in 14 matches
4. Harshal Patel: Purple Cap in 2024 with 24 wickets in 14 matches
Punjab King’s History Over the Years
Punjab Kings has been one of the most entertaining teams in IPL history. Despite not winning the trophy, they have provided numerous memorable moments and have been home to several international cricket stars.
Memorable Moments:
- A runner-up finish in IPL 2014, their best season
- KL Rahul’s fastest IPL fifty (14 balls) against Delhi in 2018
- Paul Valthaty’s stunning 120* against CSK in 2011
- Acquisition of Sam Curran for a record price in IPL 2023 auction
- The team’s rebranding from Kings XI Punjab to Punjab Kings in 2021
- Chased 262 against KKR at the Eden Garden, the highest run chase ever in IPL
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Conclusion
Punjab Kings may not yet have an IPL title to their name, but their journey is marked by passion, resilience, and a commitment to playing exciting cricket.
Over the years, they’ve given fans countless unforgettable moments, driven by powerful performances and memorable individual contributions. Each season, the franchise grows stronger, keeping the hope that they’ll soon lift their maiden IPL trophy alive.
As they build on their strengths and learn from their past, Punjab Kings stand poised to add a new chapter to their legacy. They embody the spirit of never giving up and bring pride to their supporters in Punjab and beyond.
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