Punjab Kings were one of the teams to watch out for last season, making it to the finals but just falling short. A brilliant season for Shreyas Iyer’s men was followed up in the auction with the retention of the same core, with additions around it to fill gaps in the squad.
They possess highly talented players, who have been put in roles that maximise their strengths under Australian great Ricky Ponting. Keeping their system from the previous season alive, they will be looking to go one step further and finally lift their first IPL trophy.
Let us take a look at five players who can be matchwinners for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2026.
5) Priyansh Arya