IPL 2026: PBKS Playing XI Breakdown - Will Punjab cross the final hurdle this time?

Cricket

Year2026

Duration7m

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Punjab Kings have come SO close — but never lifted the trophy. Could IPL 2026 finally be their year? 🏏 Raunak Kapoor, Faf du Plessis, Abhinav Mukund, and Gaurav Sundararaman break down the Punjab Kings squad for IPL 2026 — revealing their ideal playing XI, key match-ups, and whether Shreyas Iyer's captaincy can take PBKS all the way. 📌What's covered: • PBKS ideal Playing XI for IPL 2026 • Shreyas Iyer's captaincy impact • Arshdeep Singh's bowling workload & role • Batting depth & overseas slots • Can Punjab Kings end their title drought? #PunjabKings #IPL2026 #ShreyasIyer #CricketAnalysis #ESPNCricinfo #IPLPreview #DCPlayingXI About Channel: 🏏 Stay updated with the latest T20I, ODI and Test match highlights, cricket match news, and in-depth analysis from the most exciting cricket tournaments. Subscribe to ESPNcricinfo now and unlock a world of exclusive cricket content to catch every boundary, every wicket, and every unforgettable moment of the T20I, ODIs, Test, Domestic and International Matches Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / espncricinfo   Get more cricket updates at: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ You can also find us at:   / cricinfo     / espncricinfo     / espncricinfo   Download Android and iOS Apps for more cricket news & updates: Android: https://bit.ly/2vFVfzX iOS: https://apple.co/2vGj8rg