IPL 2026: Top 3 Punjab Kings batters to watch out for

Published - 18 Mar 2026, 15:27 IST | Updated - 18 Mar 2026, 15:38 IST

The Punjab Kings head into the Indian Premier League 2026 season with renewed confidence after finishing as runners-up in the previous edition. After years of inconsistency, PBKS finally found the right balance last season, with their batting unit playing a crucial role in their impressive run to the final.

Known for their aggressive approach and fearless strokeplay, Punjab’s batting lineup boasts a mix of explosive openers, dependable middle-order batters, and dynamic finishers. As they aim to go one step further this time around, the onus will once again be on their batters to deliver consistently and dominate opponents.

At No. 3, we have Prabhsimran Singh, who has grown into one of the most exciting openers for Punjab Kings in recent seasons. His breakthrough campaign came in 2023, when he amassed 358 runs in 14 matches, including a sensational 103 off 65 balls against Delhi Capitals. He followed it up with another impactful season in 2024, scoring 334 runs at a blistering strike rate of 156.80.

The franchise’s faith in him has only strengthened over time, as evident from his retention ahead of the 2025 season, where he repaid it in style with 549 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 160.53. Prabhsimran brings explosive batting at the top along with dependable wicketkeeping skills.