The 19th season is expected to begin in March next year. After the auction, the Punjab Kings team looks more dangerous than ever. The squad is packed with powerful players. Punjab didn’t make many purchases during the auction, but by adding four star players, it has made the squad formidable. When we look at this team’s strong playing 11 for next season, we see that Punjab has the perfect 11 ready to win the title.
Punjab Kings entered the IPL 2026 auction with a purse of ₹11.50 crore (US$1.5 billion). They had to fill four slots. The team made cautious purchases, acquiring players capable of single-handedly turning matches. During the mini-auction, Punjab added young Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly. Experienced fast bowler Ben Dwarshis was the biggest spender. Furthermore, they strengthened their bench strength by signing Praveen Dubey and Vishal Nishad from domestic cricket.
Punjab Kings’ playing XI for IPL 2026 features a mix of senior and young batsmen. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya are both explosive openers. Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera will shine in the middle order. In the all-round department, there’s the dangerous all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, supported by African all-rounder Marco Jansen.
These two can single-handedly turn the tide of a match. The playing XI also includes Cooper Connolly, who possesses the ability to perform with both bat and ball. The bowling unit includes successful T20 bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahatal, both of whom have taken over 100 wickets in the league. Lockie Ferguson and Ben Dwarshis are strengthening the fast bowling.
Punjab Kings bought these players
Ben Dwarshis (4.4 crore)
Cooper Connolly (3 crore)
Praveen Dubey (30 lakh)
Vishal Nishad (30 lakh)
Punjab Kings’ full squad for IPL 2026
Punjab Kings squad: Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Azmatullah Umarzai, Harnoor Singh Pannu, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Johnson, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Owen, Mushir Khan, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Payal Avinash, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Vishal Vijaykumar, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ben Dwarshis, Cooper Connolly, Praveen Dubey, Vishal Nishad