Punjab Kings were one of the teams to watch last season, making it to the finals but losing. After a stellar season for Shreyas Iyer's side, the auction saw the same core being retained, along with a few other additions to fill the gaps in the squad.
They have extremely talented players, led by Australian great Ricky Ponting, who have been placed in roles that maximize their strengths. Keeping their system from last season alive, they will be looking to go one step further and eventually lift their first IPL trophy.
Let's take a look at five players who can be match-winners for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026.
5)Priyansh Arya
punjab kings gave youth Priyansh Arya A place at the top of the order from the start of the 2025 season. This belief was fully repaid by this dashing opening batsman from Delhi, who scored 475 runs at a stormy strike rate of 179.24. That season, he scored the third fastest century by an Indian in the IPL when he scored a century off just 39 balls against Chennai Super Kings.
His comeback in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was good, with 197 runs at a strike rate of 155.11, he has shown the potential to become a reliable presence for the Punjab Kings. His excellent shot-making ensures that Punjab Kings will be able to start their batting innings on the front foot with a fast start.
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