Punjab Kings, who’ve by no means an IPL previously 15 editions, can be taking part in their first match in IPL 2023 vs two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Their first match can be a house recreation scheduled to happen in Mohali on April 1. Not to overlook, PBKS are among the many two groups who can be taking part in a number of dwelling video games away from their dwelling. Rajasthan Royals (RR)’s second dwelling can be Guwahati in Assam whereas Punjab will a number of of their dwelling matches at HPCA stadium in Dharamsala.
Punjab have been one of many worst performing sides within the event. They made it to the ultimate solely as soon as. That was in 2014 once they went right down to Gautam Gambhir-led KKR. They are additionally the one franchise who’ve had most variety of captains. Yuvraj Singh was the primary Punjab captain. At that point, PBKS was once known as Kings XI Punjab. The title modified, the future remained the identical. Every yr, nearly yearly PBKS change their captain however place within the last evades them. In the final 5 years, Punjab has seen three captains already. R Ashwin turned captain in 2018. But after two failed seasons, KL Rahul was handed over the captaincy. He too failed in two consective seasons to take the staff to a title. Mayank Agarwal was named as captain in IPL 2022 however victories had been nonetheless onerous to return by.Â
Shikhar Dhawan, the veteran India opener, has now changed Mayank Agarwal who isn’t any extra a part of the Punjab camp. Let’s see how he does within the upcoming season.
Kings __ Knights
_: 1st April
_ Mohali #SherSquad, mark the date, we’re again! _#PunjabKings #PBKSvKKR
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 17, 2023
Check Full schedule of Punjab Kings under:
Match 1: April 1 – Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Mohali (3:30PM IST)
Match 2: April 5 – Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, Guwahati (7:30PM IST)
Match 3: April 9 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings, Hyderabad (7:30PM IST)
Match 4: April 13 – Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Mohali (7:30PM IST)
Match 5: April 15 – Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings, Lucknow (7:30PM IST)
Match 6: April 20 – Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mohali (3:30PM IST)
Match 7: April 22 – Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, Mumbai (7:30PM IST)
Match 8: April 28 – Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants, Mohali (7:30PM IST)
Match 9: April 30 – Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings, Chennai (3:30PM IST)
Match 10: May 3 – Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Mohali (7:30PM IST)
Match 11: May 8 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Kolkata (7:30PM IST)
Match 12: May 13 – Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings, Delhi (7:30PM IST)
Match 13: May 17 – Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Dharamsala (7:30PM IST)
Match 14: May 19 – Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Dharamsala (7:30PM IST)
Punjab Kings IPL 2023 Full Squad List
| Player Name | Country | Age | Role | Auction Price |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Sri Lanka | 31 years | Batsman | INR 50 Lakhs(R) |
| Shahrukh Khan | India | 27 years | Batsman | INR 9 Crores(R) |
| Shikhar Dhawan | India | 37 years | Batsman | INR 8.25 Crores(R) |
| Prabhsimran Singh (wk) | India | 22 years | WK-Batsman | INR 60 Lakhs(R) |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | India | 29 years | WK-Batsman | INR 20 Lakhs(R) |
| Jonny Bairstow (wk) | England | 33 years | WK-Batsman | INR 6.75 crores(R) |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | 23 years | Bowler | INR 4 Cr(R) |
| Raj Bawa | India | 20 years | Bowler | INR 2 Crores(R) |
| Nathan Ellis | Australia | 28 years | Bowler | INR 75 Lakhs(R) |
| Harpreet Brar | India | 27 years | Bowler | INR 3.80 Crores(R) |
| Rahul Chahar | India | 23 years | Bowler | INR 5.25 Crores(R) |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 27 years | Bowler | INR 9.25 Crores(R) |
| Baltej Singh | India | 32 years | All-rounder | INR 20 Lakhs(R) |
| Liam Livingstone | England | 29 years | All-rounder | INR 11.50 Crores(R) |
| Rishi Dhawan | India | 32 years | All-rounder | INR 55 Lakhs(R) |
| Atharva Taide | India | 22 years | All-rounder | INR 20 Lakhs(R) |
| Sam Curran | England | 24 years | All-rounder | INR 18.25 Crores |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 36 years | All-rounder | INR 50 Lakhs |
| Harpreet Bhatia | India | 31 years | Bowler | INR 20 Lakhs |
| Shivam Singh |
India |
26 years | All-rounder | INR 20 Lakhs |
| Vidwath Kaverappa |
India |
23 years | Bowler | INR 20 Lakhs |
| Mohit Rathee | India | 23 years | All-rounder | INR 20 Lakhs |
