Punjab Kings (PBKS) has qualified for the IPL finals only on 1 occasion. However, with some big guns on their side in IPL 2023, Punjab Kings come into the tournament as one of the strongest teams on paper.
Here 3 reasons why Punjab Kings might qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2023:
1. Talismanic Captain – Shikhar Dhawan
Punjab Kings let go of Mayank Agarwal and appointed Shikhar Dhawan as their new skipper for IPL 2023. Shikhar Dhawan, who has captained Team India on several occasions, has a huge pool of experience, and is also one of the most dependable openers at present.
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2. More Balanced Side After The Addition of Sam Curran
Punjab Kings bought Sam Curran for a whopping Rs. 18.5 Crore in the auction last year in December. Sam Curran, being a powerful and reliable all-rounder, would add more dynamism to Punjab Kings and make the side more balanced.
3. Addition Of A Great Coach In The Form Of Trevor Bayliss
Addition of Trevor Bayliss, the one who coached England to the ICC ODI World Cup title in 2019, would most certainly help Punjab Kings in reaching the playoffs as he is the architect behind shaping England as a white-ball dominant team in world cricket.
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.