Punjab Kings (PBKS) endured a roller-coaster campaign in IPL 2026, showcasing a highly explosive brand of T20 cricket. Led by Captain Shreyas Iyer and coached by ricky pontingThe franchise enjoyed a dream start to the tournament, going completely undefeated in its first seven matches and topping the points table.
However, a six-game losing streak ultimately saw them drop dramatically to fifth place and miss the playoffs. Although the final eleven was consistent during their initial winning streak, some players arguably did not get the opportunities their talent deserved.
Here are 3 players who were under-utilized by PBKS in IPL 2026:
3. Suryansh Shedge
batting allrounder Suryansh Shedge It was poorly utilized by the PBKS side in the recently concluded season of the marquee T20 tournament. The 23-year-old has represented them seven times this season, scoring 158 runs at a strike rate of 175.56, including one fifty-plus score to his name.
Whenever he was given a chance to bat in the middle, this young player performed well. Suryansh, who plays for Mumbai in the domestic circuit, is someone Iyer and Co. could have used more in the middle overs, as other batsmen failed to step up.
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