Last but certainly not the least , Punjab Kings is the last team to be talked about and they are the team along with RCB that has disappointed the most in the 15 years of the IPL and this year like always they have a strong team with a new captain which is like Punjab Kings to change their captain every year. If they play to their potential they can challenge for the title.
Let’s look at the Strongest Playing XI for Punjab Kings in IPL 2023:
Openers
Shikhar Dhawan
The second highest run getter in IPL history and the captain of the Punjab Kings will be motivated to do very well in this season and have another 509+ run session now that there is no pressure on him to play for India. He has played in 206 IPL Matches and he has scored 6244 runs and he will be looking to cross 6700 runs by this season.
Prabhsimran Singh
The second opening batter to bat with Shikhar Dhawan will be this young batter who has not played that much IPL cricket but Prabhsimran Singh is their best option. He has played 6 IPL Matches and he has made 64 runs in those Matches.
Middle Order
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
At number 3 will be the explosive batter from Sri Lanka in Bhanuka Rajapaksa and he had a very good first season of the IPL last year when he played 9 Matches and scored 206 runs and he will be looking to make 300+ runs this season. He can change the match on his own.
Liam Livingstone
At number 4 will be Liam Livingstone from England and he is an IPL veteran and he is one of the biggest six hitters in the world and he can also bowl spin. He has played in 23 IPL Matches and he has made 549 runs so far and taken 6 Wickets. He will hope to cross the 1000 run mark this season.
Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan is one of those players that have a lot of potential but has not been able to fully realize their potential and has not done great. He will look to have his best season because in the 19 IPL Matches he has played in he has only made 270 runs.
Jitesh Sharma
One of the most promising young players to come out of IPL last year and he will also be the last wicket keeper of the team and Jitesh Sharma will look to score quick runs. He has played in 12 IPL Matches and he has scored 234 runs and will look to make more 300 runs this season.
Lower Order and Bowlers
Rishi Dhawan
Rishi Dhawan is one of those players who have done well over a long period of time and he is a pure all rounder and he can contribute with both bat and ball. He has played in 32 IPL Matches and he has scored 190 runs and also taken 24 IPL wickets.
Sam Curran
The most expensive player in IPL history Sam Curran will be best suited to bat at this number and he can also bat at the top of the order. Sam Curran is one of the best all rounders in the world and he is a left arm fast bowler. He has played in 32 IPL Matches and he has made 337 runs and also taken 32 wickets.
Kagiso Rabada
At number 9 will be one of the best fast bowlers in the world and he will look to take lots of wickets like he does every year and he is also a purple cap holder. He has played in 63 IPL Matches and taken 99 Wickets and also scored 186 runs.
Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh has been one of the shining lights of the IPL throughout the last few years and he has become a regular feature in the Indian team as well. He has played in 37 IPL Matches and he has taken 40 Wickets so far.
Rahul Chahar
The last player in the team will be the leg spinner Rahul Chahar and he will complete the bowling line-up for the Punjab Kings and this will make them a strong team. Rahul Chahar has played 55 IPL Matches and he has taken 57 Wickets as well as made 108 runs.
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