IPL 2026: Top 3 Punjab Kings batters to watch out for

The Punjab Kings head into the Indian Premier League 2026 season with renewed confidence after finishing as runners-up in the previous edition. After years of inconsistency, PBKS finally found the right balance last season, with their batting unit playing a crucial role in their impressive run to the final.

Known for their aggressive approach and fearless strokeplay, Punjab’s batting lineup boasts a mix of explosive openers, dependable middle-order batters, and dynamic finishers. As they aim to go one step further this time around, the onus will once again be on their batters to deliver consistently and dominate opponents.

Here are three Punjab Kings batters to watch out for in IPL 2026

3. Prabhsimran Singh

At No. 3, we have Prabhsimran Singh, who has grown into one of the most exciting openers for Punjab Kings in recent seasons. His breakthrough campaign came in 2023, when he amassed 358 runs in 14 matches, including a sensational 103 off 65 balls against Delhi Capitals. He followed it up with another impactful season in 2024, scoring 334 runs at a blistering strike rate of 156.80.

The franchise’s faith in him has only strengthened over time, as evident from his retention ahead of the 2025 season, where he repaid it in style with 549 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 160.53. Prabhsimran brings explosive batting at the top along with dependable wicketkeeping skills.

2. Priyansh Arya

Priyansh Arya, the young left-hander from Delhi, will be gearing up for his second season in the IPL. He had a brilliant 2025 for the Punjab-based side, scoring 475 runs with a strike rate of 179.25 in 17 matches. He had also scored a 39-ball century against Chennai Super Kings, showcasing his immense talent.

This year too, PBKS will have high hopes from the left-hand opener to fire with the bat. Priyansh will be opening alongside Prabhsimran, and if they click, the north Indian franchise will be a formidable batting unit.

1. Sheyas Iyer

The IPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer led the Punjab-based side to their first IPL final appearance since 2014 and did a really commendable job with the bat as well. The right-hander will be hoping to have a stellar season with the bat, as he aims to make his return to the national team's set-up in the shortest format.

In the 2025 season, the Mumbai batter led his team from the front, scoring 604 runs, with an impressive strike rate of 175.07, which included six fifty-plus scores. If Punjab Kings are to replicate their successful 2025 season, Iyer will be their best bet.