A refreshed Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be out on the field in IPL 2025. They will begin their season on March 25 by taking on Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad.
PBKS had another underwhelming outing last season. But with a slew of changes to the squad, they will hope to win their first IPL trophy.
The IPL-winning captain-coach combination of Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting has a huge task on their hands as PBKS hit the road again.
That said, here’s the complete schedule for PBKS in the IPL 2025 season.
PBKS IPL 2025 Complete Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 25 | GT vs PBKS | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| April 1 | LSG vs PBKS | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| April 5 | PBKS vs RR | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| April 8 | PBKS vs CSK | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| April 12 | SRH vs PBKS | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| April 15 | PBKS vs KKR | Mullanpur | 7:30 PM |
| April 18 | RCB vs PBKS | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| April 20 | PBKS vs RCB | Mullanpur | 3:30 PM |
| April 26 | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 30 | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| May 4 | PBKS vs LSG | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
| May 8 | PBKS vs DC | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
| May 11 | PBKS vs MI | Dharamsala | 3:30 PM |
| May 16 | RR vs PBKS | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
Check out every IPL team’s schedule here.
PBKS IPL 2025: Key Matches
PBKS vs RR: This is an underrated rivalry in the IPL. We often see close fights between Punjab and Rajasthan. And this might be the case this season as well, as they face each other twice on April 5 and May 16.
PBKS vs KKR: Given Punjab’s 262-run heist against Kolkata last year, the PBKS vs KKR games will be one to watch out for. They will meet twice in a span of 12 days on April 15 and 26.
PBKS vs CSK: The two kings of the IPL will square off twice on April 8 and 30. PBKS have won the last two encounters between both sides.
PBKS vs MI: Punjab’s match against another five-time champion might be a thrilling affair. They will host MI for a game on May 11 in Dharamsala.
PBKS Squad for IPL 2025
Aaron Hardie, Arshdeep Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Harnoor Pannu, Josh Inglis, Kuldeep Sen, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Musheer Khan, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Pravin Dubey, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Suryansh Shedge, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Xavier Bartlett
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Who is the captain of PBKS in IPL 2025?
Shreyas Iyer is all set to captain PBKS in the IPL 2025 season. The franchise acquired the services of the 2024 IPL-winning skipper for INR 26.75 crore.
Who is the head coach of PBKS in IPL 2025?
After leaving Delhi Capitals (DC), Ricky Ponting has joined PBKS as their new head coach for IPL 2025.
Where will PBKS play their home games in IPL 2025?
PBKS will have two designated home venues in IPL 2025. They will play four home matches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Their other three home games will take place at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.
Have PBKS won the IPL trophy?
No. PBKS have failed to win the IPL in all 17 previous seasons. They came close to winning the trophy in 2014 but fell short in the final.
Who owns the Punjab Kings?
KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited owns the Punjab Kings franchise in the IPL. The company has prominent names like Mohit Burman, Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, and Karan Paul on its board.
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