Punjab Kings (PBKS) are one of the most inconsistent teams in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). They finished sixth in IPL 2022. However, the team made some reinforcements to strengthen their squad at the IPL 2023 auction.
Here’s Is The Best Predicted Playing 11 Of Punjab Kings (PBKS) For IPL 2023:
Punjab Kings Squad Composition For IPL 2023
Batters: Harpreet Bhatia & Shikhar Dhawan (c)
WKs: Bhanuka Rajapaksa (o), Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (o) & Prabsimran Singh
All-rounders: Atharva Taide, Harpreet Brar, Liam Livingstone (o), Mohit Rathee, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran (o), Shahrukh Khan, Shivam Singh & Sikandar Raza (o)
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Kagiso Rabada (o), Nathan Ellis (o), Rahul Chahar & Vidwath Kaveperappa
Punjab Kings Best Predicted Playing 11 For IPL 2023
Openers: Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow
Shikhar Dhawan will be leading Punjab Kings in IPL 2023. Last season, the left-hand batsman amassed 460 runs, including three fifties, in 14 games at a strike rate of over 120. Jonny Bairstow, on the other hand, complements Dhawan well. He is one of the most destructive batsmen in World Cricket at present.
Middle order: Shahrukh Khan, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma
Sharukh Khan has proven himself as one of the most talented Indian batsmen in the domestic circuit. He stormed into the limelight with his aggressive batting during IPL 2021. Liam Livingston, on the other hand, can change gear any time and start building innings at a rapid pace. Wicketkeeper batsman Jitesh Sharma made his debut last year. He is a cheeky batter capable of playing shots all around the ground.
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan
Sam Curran was the highest-paid player in this year’s auction. Curran could possibly bring in the balance that the Kings lacked last season. Rishi Dhawan brings a wealth of experience. He can be handy with his medium pace and can also bat according to the situation.
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar
Kagiso Rabada will lead Punjab’s bowling attack, Harpreet can vary his pace and bowl tight line and length, Arshdeep Singh is currently one of their most dependable death-over bowlers, and Rahul Chahar will have to control the flow of runs in the middle overs.
The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League will be starting from March 31 and the last league match will be played on May 21. Defending Champions Gujarat Titans will be facing Chennai Super Kings in the opening encounter.