- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Sun, 18 May 2025 05:44 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
List of All Captains Of IPL Team Punjab Kings: The Punjab Kings, earlier known as Kings XI Punjab, have been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the beginning in 2008. Over the years, the team has seen many ups and downs and changed several captains in the hope of finding the perfect leader. From Indian stars like Yuvraj Singh, KL Rahul, and Shikhar Dhawan to international players like Adam Gilchrist, George Bailey, and Glenn Maxwell, the Punjab Kings have tried a variety of leadership styles.
While some captains brought success, others struggled to build a consistent winning team. The franchise’s best performance came in 2014 when they reached the IPL final under George Bailey. Despite having many talented players, Punjab has not yet won an IPL trophy. In 2025, Shreyas Iyer is set to lead the side, and fans are hopeful for a fresh start. Here’s a complete list of all Punjab Kings captains from 2008 to 2025.
1. Yuvraj Singh (2008–2009)
Yuvraj Singh was the first captain of Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab). He led the team in 29 matches, winning 17 of them. Under his leadership, the team reached the semi-finals in the first season and had a strong start in the IPL.
2. Kumar Sangakkara (2010)
In 2010, Sri Lankan star Kumar Sangakkara took over as captain. He led the team in 13 matches, won only 3 and 1 ended in a tie. Punjab struggled that season with poor form.
3. Mahela Jayawardene (2010)
Mahela Jayawardene briefly captained the team for just 1 match in 2010 but couldn't secure a win. It was a short-term arrangement during Sangakkara's absence.
4. Adam Gilchrist (2011–2013)
Australian legend Adam Gilchrist led the team for 34 matches over three seasons and won 17 games. His experience brought stability and entertainment to the team during his captaincy.
5. David Hussey (2012–2013)
David Hussey captained Punjab Kings in 12 matches, winning 6. He filled in as captain when Gilchrist was injured and helped the team stay competitive.
6. George Bailey (2014–2015)
Australian batsman George Bailey was one of Punjab’s most successful captains. He led the team in 35 matches and won 18 games. Under him, Punjab reached the IPL final in 2014.
7. Virender Sehwag (2015)
Virender Sehwag captained Punjab Kings for just 1 match in 2015 and unfortunately did not win. He later moved into a mentor role for the franchise.
8. David Miller (2016)
South African power-hitter David Miller was named captain in 2016. He led in 6 matches but won only 1, and the team struggled with form that season.
9. Murali Vijay (2016)
After Miller stepped down, Murali Vijay took over and captained 8 matches, winning 3. He tried to bring balance to the team during a difficult season.
10. Glenn Maxwell (2017)
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was the captain in 2017. He led the team in 14 matches and won 7. Punjab missed out on the playoffs but showed improvement.
11. Ravichandran Ashwin (2018–2019)
R. Ashwin captained the team in 28 matches across two seasons, winning 12. He was known for bold decisions, but couldn’t lead the team to the playoffs.
12. KL Rahul (2020–2021)
KL Rahul was one of Punjab’s most popular captains. He led in 27 matches, winning 11. He performed well with the bat, but the team missed playoff spots both seasons.
13. Mayank Agarwal (2021–2022)
Mayank Agarwal captained in 14 matches and won 7. He took over after KL Rahul left but the team couldn’t maintain consistency.
14. Shikhar Dhawan (2022–2024)
Veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan led the team in 12 matches across two seasons and won 4. He brought experience, but injuries and form affected the team's results.
15. Sam Curran (2024)
In 2024, English all-rounder Sam Curran captained 3 matches due to Dhawan’s absence and won 2 of them. He impressed fans with his energy and smart decisions.
16. Shreyas Iyer (2025)
For the 2025 season, Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the captain. With leadership experience at Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, fans hope he will bring stability and lead Punjab to its first IPL title.
