Kings XI Punjab

Captain: Glenn Maxwell

Coach: Sanjay Bangar

Kings XI Punjab Biography

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) came into inception in the first ever edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) back in 2008. KXIP was jointly purchased by Bollywood actress Preity Zinda, along with Ness Wadia who heads the Wadia Group and Dabur's Mohit Burman. KXIP in first season cashed in on Punjab's very own Yuvraj Singh, had the likes of Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakarra, Simon Katich , Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Sreesanth, and Irfan Pathan to accompany him in their title quest. KXIP faulted in the final gasp losing out to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the semi-final by a massive 9 wicket margin. KXIP were also synonyms with the ugly spat between Mumbai Indians Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth in what came to be known as the slap-gate incident. Sangakkara was roped in as skipper for the next season where they ended at fifth place.

The year 2010 was a letdown season for them, 2011 was even more disappointing as it had more off-the field controversies owning to financial irregularities. KXIP could not qualify in 2012 or 2013 either for the semi-final stages, IPL 7 will be remembered as David Millers edition. 2014 was the next best season for KXIP after 2008, finishing as runner-up ably led by George Bailey, had players like Virender Sehwag, Mitchell Johnson and Glenn Maxwell to add to their expertise of players. 2015 again was a haunting season where they finished bottom of the table.

2016 season has seen a wholesome of changes in the squad with David Miller being named as KXIP captain. KXIP so far have retained international players such as Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Marsh, and added the likes of Kyle Abbott, Farhaan Behardien and Marcus Stonis to their list.

Kings XI Punjab Biography

Kings XI Punjab players

Glenn Maxwell

32 years old

Right-hand bat

Off-break

Matt Henry

29 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Mohit Sharma

32 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Murali Vijay

36 years old

Right-hand bat

Off-break

Nikhil Naik

26 years old

Right-hand bat

Off-break

Rahul Tewatia

Left-hand bat

Off-break

Sandeep Sharma

27 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Shaun Marsh

37 years old

Left-hand bat

Slow left-arm

Swapnil Singh

30 years old

Right-hand bat

Slow left-arm

Varun Aaron

31 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Martin Guptill

34 years old

Right-hand bat

Off-break

Marcus Stoinis

31 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Akshar Patel

27 years old

Left-hand bat

Slow left-arm

Anureet Singh

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Darren Sammy

37 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm medium

David Miller

31 years old

Left-hand bat

Off-break

Eoin Morgan

34 years old

Left-hand bat

Right-arm medium

Gurkeerat Singh

30 years old

Right-hand bat

Off-break

Hashim Amla

37 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm medium

KC Cariappa

Right-arm medium

Manan Vohra

27 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

Wriddhiman Saha

36 years old

Right-hand bat

Right-arm fast-medium

recent results : Kings XI Punjab Cricket Team

Live Cricket Score, Match 53: Chennai Super Kings vs at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi - Sun, Nov 1, 2020

Chennai Super Kings beat Kings XI Punjab by 9 wickets

Scorecard | Commentary

Live Cricket Score, Match 50: vs Rajasthan Royals at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi - Fri, Oct 30, 2020

Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab by 7 wickets

Scorecard | Commentary

Live Cricket Score, Match 46: Kolkata Knight Riders vs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah - Mon, Oct 26, 2020

Kings XI Punjab beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets

Scorecard | Commentary

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latest news : Kings XI Punjab Cricket Team

IPL 2021 Auction: Three Players Kings XI Punjab Should Target For Upcoming Season
India.com StaffJanuary 24, 2021 5:58 PM IST
Kings XI Punjab finished sixth on the points table last season in the UAE and failed to qualify for the play-offs.
IPL 2021 Auction: Full List of Players Retained by Eight Teams on Deadline Day
India.com StaffJanuary 21, 2021 1:57 PM IST
IPL 2021 Retained List: Let's take a look at the players who have all been kept by their respective franchises ahead of the mini auction.
IPL 2021: Full List of Players Released by Each Franchise on Deadline Day
CricketCountry StaffJanuary 21, 2021 9:45 AM IST
IPL 2021: A comprehensive list of the total number of players the eight franchise let go off on January 20.
IPL 2021 Team Purse | Who Can Spend BIG at The Auction?
CricketCountry StaffJanuary 20, 2021 9:55 PM IST
It's all about money, honey!
IPL 2021: Full List of Players Released And Retained by Kings XI Punjab
India.com StaffJanuary 20, 2021 6:18 PM IST
IPL 2021 Players List: Check out the complete list of players of Kings XI Punjab have retained and released ahead of the auction in February.

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Latest Features : Kings XI Punjab Cricket Team

IPL 2019 team review: Sense of déjà vu for beleaguered Kings XI Punjab
CricketCountry StaffMay 7, 2019 4:32 PM IST
This could very well have been Kings XI Punjab's best IPL season, but just like any other, it was one full of squandered opportunities.
Knight Riders vs Kings XI, Talking Points: Gill’s composure triumphs over Curran’s mental dominance
CricketCountry StaffMay 4, 2019 10:18 AM IST
Friday night's clash between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders saw as many as three youngsters rise to the occasion.
IPL 2019: KKR-KXIP lock horns in battle for survival
CricketCountry StaffMay 2, 2019 2:14 PM IST
Kolkata and Punjab are tied with 10 points from 12 matches, but KKR are placed a rung above Punjab at sixth owing to a better
Sunrisers vs Kings XI, Talking Points: Warner leaves on a high, Mujeeb suffers record low
CricketCountry StaffApril 30, 2019 11:05 AM IST
As Sunrisers defended 212 with ease, we look at certain passages of play from last night which impacted the outcome of the game.

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PHOTOS AND VIDEOS : Kings XI Punjab Cricket Team

VIDEO: Kings XI Punjab avoid wooden spoon
CricketCountry StaffMay 5, 2019 8:24 PM IST
KL Rahul's scintillating 36-ball-71 paved the way for a consolation six-wicket victory for Kings XI Punjab.
VIDEO: No. 1 position at stake for CSK as they take on Kings XI
CricketCountry StaffMay 5, 2019 11:50 AM IST
Already assured of a Playoff berth, the only incentive for CSK here would be to retain the pole position.
VIDEO: Kings XI Punjab knocked out
CricketCountry StaffMay 4, 2019 8:38 AM IST
Shubman Gill and Chris Lynn led the charge again as Kolkata Knight Riders knocked Kings XI Punjab out of Playoff race.
In Pics: Chennai Super Kings End Forgettable Season on a High
CricketCountry StaffNovember 1, 2020 8:51 PM IST
IPL 2020 is something that Chennai Super Kings will remember being the first season they didn't qualify for the playoffs.
In Pics: Underperforming Overseas Stars Kings XI Punjab Could Release Ahead of Next IPL Season
CricketCountry StaffOctober 31, 2020 2:39 PM IST
Glenn Maxwell leads the list of overseas cricketers who have flattered to deceive this IPL season for Kings XI Punjab.
In Pics: Here’s What Each Team Has to do to Make it to IPL 2020 Play-Offs
CricketCountry StaffOctober 30, 2020 5:11 PM IST
A look at the IPL 2020 playoffs scenario and what each team can do to qualify for the top-four spot.

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RECENT RESULTS

CSK vs

Indian Premier League, 2020, Match 53

Sun, Nov 1, 2020 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Chennai Super Kings beat Kings XI Punjab by 9 wickets

vs RR

Indian Premier League, 2020, Match 50

Fri, Oct 30, 2020 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab by 7 wickets

KKR vs

Indian Premier League, 2020, Match 46

Mon, Oct 26, 2020 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Kings XI Punjab beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets