How many times have Punjab Kings won the IPL? PBKS team history, list of seasons, best players

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One of the founding teams of the IPL, the Punjab Kings have had a somewhat rocky history in the league since 2008. 

They have previously dealt with expulsion from the league, and more recently have finished sixth in the league four straight times. 

Can 2023 bring a change in fate for the Kings, or will their tough luck continue?

Here, the Sporting News delves into the Kings' IPL history...

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How many IPL titles have the Punjab Kings won?

Despite being in the IPL since its inception, the Punjab Kings are yet to win an IPL title. 

The closest they have come is in 2014, finishing first in the league table standings but losing to Kolkata Knight Riders in the final.

Punjab Kings IPL history 

The Punjab Kings have a somewhat chequered history across their 15 years in the IPL. 

In 2010, the Kings were expelled from the IPL along with the Rajasthan Royals due to controversy surrounding the league's founder and former commissioner Lalit Modi, and were only reinstated following the involvement of India's high court. 

The team's best season to date came in 2014, where they finished top of the league's standings before losing by three wickets in the final to Kolkata. 

The team officially changed its name from 'Kings XI Punjab' to 'Punjab Kings', in an effort to "relook at things," according to co-owner Ness Wadia.

Year P W L NR Win% Position
2008 15 10 5 0 66.66% 3rd
2009 14 7 7 0 50.00% 5th
2010 14 3 10 1 23.07% 8th
2011 14 7 7 0 50.00% 5th
2012 16 8 8 0 50.00% 6th
2013 16 8 8 0 50.00% 6th
2014 17 12 5 0 70.58% 2nd
2015 14 3 10 1 21.43% 8th
2016 14 4 10 0 28.57% 8th
2017 14 7 7 0 50.00% 5th
2018 14 6 8 0 42.85% 7th
2019 14 6 8 0 42.85% 6th
2020 14 6 8 0 42.85% 6th
2021 14 6 8 0 42.85% 6th
2022 14 7 7 0 50.00% 6th
Total 218 98 116 2 45.87% 0x Champions

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Punjab Kings best players 

Despite the Kings' lack of success, they have still had a number of notable players play for their franchise. 

Some of the best players to play for the Kings include Rishi Dhawan and Liam Livingstone, though England star Jonny Bairstow is absent this season due to injury. 


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