India, March 31 -- Winning an Indian Premier League (IPL) title is a dream for every franchise, and that's what teams compete for every season, despite having a decorated or trophyless cabinet. One of the only two teams that have competed in every edition since 2008 and missed out is the Punjab Kings. Previously, they came close to winning their 1st in 2014 but fell short against Kolkata Knight Riders in the summit clash. The team has gone through a rough patch, finishing in the lower half of the table from 2019 to 2024, and rebranding in the process, originally as Kings XI Punjab in 2021.

PBKS underwent a massive change in structure and leadership for the 2025 campaign after the appointment of Ricky Ponting as their head coach and the r...