Updated: 28 October 2026
Punjab Kings Squad 2027: Players, Captain, Coach and Retentions
Punjab Kings kept almost their whole squad together for 2026 and only just missed the playoffs. They are still waiting for their first IPL title. Right now, PBKS have 25 players under contract: 17 Indian and 8 overseas.
Below is the full PBKS squad with each player’s role and 2026 fee, every change since last season and what happens at the retention deadline on 15 November 2026.
25
players under contract
8/8
overseas slots used
0
IPL titles
5th
IPL 2026 finish
Team facts
PBKS at a Glance
| Detail | Punjab Kings |
|---|---|
| Home ground | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh), with some games in Dharamsala |
| IPL titles | 0, still waiting for the first |
| IPL 2026 finish | 5th |
| Captain in 2026 | Shreyas Iyer |
| Head coach for 2027 | Ricky Ponting |
| Players under contract | 25 (17 Indian, 8 overseas) |
| Retention deadline | Sunday, 15 November 2026 |
| IPL 2027 auction | Wednesday, 16 December 2026, Goa (expected) |
Full squad
PBKS Squad for IPL 2027
These are the 25 players under contract with Punjab Kings going into the IPL 2027 retention. The fee is what each player was paid in IPL 2026 (or his new fee, if he was traded), and overseas players are marked in orange. On 15 November 2026, we will mark every player as retained or released.
Batters (5)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer Captain in 2026 | India | ₹26.75 crore |
| Nehal Wadhera | India | ₹4.2 crore |
| Priyansh Arya | India | ₹3.8 crore |
| Pyla Avinash | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Harnoor Pannu | India | ₹30 lakh |
Wicketkeepers (2)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | India | ₹4 crore |
| Vishnu Vinod | India | ₹95 lakh |
All-rounders (8)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | ₹11 crore |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | ₹7 crore |
| Shashank Singh | India | ₹5.5 crore |
| Mitchell Owen | Australia | ₹3 crore |
| Cooper Connolly | Australia | ₹3 crore |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | ₹2.4 crore |
| Musheer Khan | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Suryansh Shedge | India | ₹30 lakh |
Bowlers (10)
| Player | Country | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | India | ₹18 crore |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | India | ₹18 crore |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Australia | ₹4.4 crore |
| Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand | ₹2 crore |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | India | ₹1.8 crore |
| Yash Thakur | India | ₹1.6 crore |
| Harpreet Brar | India | ₹1.5 crore |
| Xavier Bartlett | Australia | ₹80 lakh |
| Praveen Dubey | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Vishal Nishad | India | ₹30 lakh |
Squad built from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records, plus every trade and retirement since. Last checked on 28 October 2026.
Since last season
PBKS Changes for IPL 2027
- No player trades so far.
- No change at the top: Shreyas Iyer led the team in 2026, and Ricky Ponting is head coach.
The money
PBKS’s Biggest Contracts
Together, the 25 players in this squad are on contracts worth about ₹121.50 crore. Every player a team keeps for 2027 is paid out of its purse, so releasing a big contract is the quickest way to free up money for the auction. These are the five biggest deals in the squad.
#1
₹26.75 crore
Shreyas Iyer, batter
#2
₹18 crore
Arshdeep Singh, bowler
#3
₹18 crore
Yuzvendra Chahal, bowler
#4
₹11 crore
Marcus Stoinis, all-rounder
#5
₹7 crore
Marco Jansen, all-rounder
Last season
PBKS in IPL 2026
PBKS finished 5th in IPL 2026, one place outside the playoffs, a year after reaching the 2025 final under Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting.
PBKS IPL titles
Punjab Kings have not won the IPL yet. IPL 2027 is their next chance at a first title.
Your questions
PBKS Squad 2027 FAQs
Who is the PBKS captain for IPL 2027?
PBKS have not announced any change. Shreyas Iyer led the team in 2026 and is their most expensive player.
Who is the PBKS head coach for IPL 2027?
Ricky Ponting is the Punjab Kings head coach.
How many players are in the PBKS squad right now?
PBKS have 25 players under contract: 17 Indian and 8 overseas. A team can have up to 25 players, with no more than 8 from overseas.
When will PBKS announce their retained players for IPL 2027?
By Sunday, 15 November 2026. That is the deadline for all ten teams to submit their retained and released players. We will update this page the same day.
Who is the most expensive player in the PBKS squad?
Shreyas Iyer, at ₹26.75 crore. Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal are next at ₹18 crore each.
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How We Check Our Facts
Players, fees and replacements come from the official IPL 2026 retention and auction records. Trades, retirements and staff changes come from trusted outlets. If you spot a mistake in the PBKS squad, tell us and we will fix it.
Main sources: IPL 2026 retentions, auction and replacements, IPL 2026 season records, India TV (trades), IANS (Pant and Kuldeep trade) and The National (coaching changes).