Punjab Kings (PBKS) Records
Punjab Kings – IPL Records & Statistics
The Punjab Kings (PBKS), formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, are one of the original IPL franchises. Despite being among the founding teams of the league, PBKS are still searching for their maiden IPL title. The franchise has produced some of the most explosive batting performances in IPL history and reached the finals in 2014 and 2025.
PBKS Records at a Glance
| Record Category | Record |
|---|---|
| IPL Titles | 0 |
| IPL Finals Appearances | 2 |
| Playoff Appearances | 3+ |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Home Ground | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Most Runs for PBKS | KL Rahul |
| Most Wickets for PBKS | Arshdeep Singh |
| Highest Team Score | 265/4 |
| Lowest Team Score | 73 |
| Most Successful Captain | Shreyas Iyer / George Bailey (by win %) |
PBKS have played 19 IPL seasons, winning more than 125 matches, but are yet to lift the IPL trophy.
IPL Performance by Season
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Runner-Up |
| 2025 | Runner-Up |
| 2026 | Playoff Exit |
| 2024 | League Stage |
| 2023 | League Stage |
Punjab Kings enjoyed one of their best recent periods under captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting, reaching the 2025 final and remaining playoff contenders in 2026.
IPL Finals History
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Runner-Up (Lost to KKR) |
| 2025 | Runner-Up (Lost to RCB) |
PBKS remain one of the few original IPL franchises yet to win a title.
Most Runs for Punjab Kings
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KL Rahul | 2,500+ |
| 2 | Shaun Marsh | 2,400+ |
| 3 | Mayank Agarwal | 1,900+ |
| 4 | David Miller | 1,800+ |
| 5 | Shreyas Iyer | 1,300+ |
Record Holder
KL Rahul is the franchise’s leading run-scorer and also holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian batter in IPL history (132*).
Most Wickets for Punjab Kings
| Rank | Player | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arshdeep Singh | 95+ |
| 2 | Piyush Chawla | 84 |
| 3 | Sandeep Sharma | 73 |
| 4 | Axar Patel | 61 |
| 5 | Mohammed Shami | 58 |
Record Holder
Arshdeep Singh is PBKS’s all-time leading wicket-taker.
Punjab Kings Captaincy Records
| Captain | Matches | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 55 | 24 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 30+ | 18+ |
| George Bailey | 36 | 18 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 28 | 12 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 29 | 13 |
Most Successful Captain
Shreyas Iyer guided PBKS to the 2025 IPL Final and another strong campaign in 2026.
Highest Team Totals for PBKS
| Rank | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 265/4 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2 | 262/2 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 3 | 257/5 | Lucknow Super Giants |
| 4 | 232/2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 5 | 231/4 | Chennai Super Kings |
Punjab Kings set a franchise record of 265/4 during IPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals.
Lowest Team Totals for PBKS
| Rank | Score |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 |
| 2 | 88 |
| 3 | 92 |
| 4 | 95 |
| 5 | 101 |
PBKS Team Records
| Record | Achievement |
|---|---|
| IPL Titles | 0 |
| Finals Appearances | 2 |
| Highest Team Score | 265/4 |
| Most Runs | KL Rahul |
| Most Wickets | Arshdeep Singh |
| Highest Individual Score | KL Rahul (132*) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Arshdeep Singh (5 wickets) |
Home Ground Records
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
Punjab Kings shifted to the modern Mullanpur stadium, which has quickly become one of the premier cricket venues in India. The ground hosted several high-scoring matches during IPL 2025 and 2026.
IPL 2026 Season Statistics
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Coach | Ricky Ponting |
| Matches | 14 |
| Wins | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| No Result | 1 |
| League Position | Top 5 |
| Highest Score | 265/4 |
Punjab Kings started IPL 2026 unbeaten through their first seven matches before losing momentum later in the season.
Latest Punjab Kings News (2026)
Brilliant Start, Disappointing Finish
PBKS spent several weeks at the top of the IPL 2026 points table after an unbeaten start but eventually suffered a late-season decline and exited before the final.
Shreyas Iyer Earns India Captaincy
Following his impressive leadership with Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer was appointed captain of India’s T20 side for upcoming international assignments.
Record-Breaking Batting Displays
Punjab Kings posted some of the highest scores of IPL 2026, including 254/7 against Lucknow Super Giants and a record chase of 265/4 against Delhi Capitals.
Ricky Ponting Building Winning Culture
Head coach Ricky Ponting emphasized trust and player empowerment as the foundation of Punjab’s improved performances.
Greatest PBKS Players
- KL Rahul
- Shaun Marsh
- Arshdeep Singh
- Glenn Maxwell
- David Miller
- Shreyas Iyer
- Yuvraj Singh
- Mohammed Shami
PBKS Milestones
First IPL Final
2014
Most Runs for PBKS
KL Rahul
Most Wickets for PBKS
Arshdeep Singh
Highest Individual Score
KL Rahul – 132*
Highest Team Score
265/4
Best Recent Season
Runner-Up (2025)
FAQs
Has Punjab Kings won the IPL?
No. Punjab Kings are yet to win their first IPL title despite reaching two finals.
Who has scored the most runs for PBKS?
KL Rahul is the franchise’s leading run-scorer.
Who has taken the most wickets for PBKS?
Arshdeep Singh holds the record for most wickets for Punjab Kings.
What is PBKS’s highest IPL score?
265/4 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.
Who captains Punjab Kings?
Shreyas Iyer captained PBKS during IPL 2026.