PremiumIPL 2024; PBKS preview: Punjab Kings' squad, schedule, and team profile and all you need to know
In 2023, the Punjab Kings finished 8th on the points table, winning only 6 games and losing 8 out of the 14 league matches played.
Last Updated: 09.14 PM, Mar 19, 2024
As teams gear up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), this article focuses on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and their preparations, team, schedule, and more for the 2024 edition.
PBKS from 2023 to 2024:
In 2023, the Punjab Kings finished 8th on the points table, winning only 6 games and losing 8 out of the 14 league matches played. Last year marked the 14th time PBKS failed to qualify for the Playoffs in 16 seasons in the IPL.
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For the new season, the Indian southpaw Shikhar Dhawan will lead the side at their new home venue, the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
PBKS's IPL 2024 team composition:
At the mini-auction last year, the team acquired South African batter Rilee Rossouw, while they also secured the out-of-favour Indian all-rounder Harshal Patel for a whopping 11.75 crores.
The side, however, does possess players like Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Sikandar Raza and Liam Livingstone, who can single-handedly change the game. While their spin department has the likes of Harpreet Brar and Rahul Chahar, they also have Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Harpreet Bhatia, and Rishi Dhawan as Indian talents.
Punjab Kings Full Squad:
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.
PBKS's IPL 2024 Schedule:
March 23: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals in Mohali at 3:30 PM IST
March 25: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru at 7:30 PM IST
March 30: Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Supergiants in Lucknow at 7:30 PM IST
April 4: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad at 7:30 PM IST
Important Note: The IPL 2024 schedule has been announced only for the first 21 matches while the remaining fixtures will be announced later, as per the election dates.