The famously known Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), founded in 2008, changed its name to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2021. The PBKS is renowned for having disruptive batters that can turn things upside down and produce high-scoring games. Despite possessing such destructive batters, they have not been as effective as other teams. They are one of the clubs without an IPL championship and have made the playoffs twice. In the first season (2008) alone, they were immediately qualified but fell short in the semi-finals. They enjoyed their most fantastic season to date in 2014, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets after almost winning the championship. They did well as a bowling side in addition to the batting side. The KXIP players with the most wickets are listed below.
1. PP Chawla (84)
Piyush Pramod Chawla is a left-hand batter and leg-break bowling all-rounder for India. He played for KXIP from 2008 – 2013. He played 87 innings in 87 matches, bowled 297.2 overs with 84 wickets and two maidens, conceded 2237 runs with a 7.52 economy rate, and had a 26.63 bowling average. His best innings bowling is 4/17.
2. Sandeep Sharma (73)
Sandeep Sharma is a right-hand batter and right-arm medium bowler for India. He played for KXIP from 2013 – 2022. He played 61 innings in 61 matches, bowled 224.1 overs with 73 wickets and eight maidens, conceded 1740 runs with a 7.76 economy rate, and had a 23.83 bowling average. His best innings bowling is 4/20.
3. AR Patel (61)
Axar Rajeshbhai Patel is a left-hand batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowling all-rounder for India. He played for KXIP from 2014 – 2018. He played 67 innings in 68 matches, bowled 234.3 overs with 61 wickets and two maidens, conceded 1765 runs with a 7.52 economy rate, and had a 28.93 bowling average. His best innings bowling is 4/21.
4. Mohammed Shami (58)
Mohammed Shami Ahmed is a right-hand batter and right-arm fast bowler for India. He played for KXIP from 2019 – 2021. He played 42 innings in 42 matches, bowled 160.2 overs with 58 wickets and one maiden, conceded 1324 runs with an 8.25 economy rate, and had a 22.82 bowling average. His best innings bowling is 3/15.
5. IK Pathan (47)
Irfan Khan Pathan is a left-hand batter and left-arm medium-fast bowler for India. He played for KXIP from 2008 – 2010. He played 42 innings in 42 matches, bowled 149.4 overs with 47 wickets and three maidens, conceded 1166 runs with a 7.79 economy rate, and had a 24.80 bowling average. His best innings bowling is 3/24.
6. Arshdeep Singh (40)
Arshdeep Singh is a left-hand batter and left-arm medium-fast bowler for India. He played for KXIP from 2019 – 2022. He played 37 innings in 37 matches, bowled 126.1 overs with 40 wickets and one maiden, conceded 1054 runs with an 8.35 economy rate, and had a 26.35 bowling average. His best innings bowling is 5/32.
7. P Awana (39)
Parvinder Awana is a right-hand batter and right-arm medium bowler for India. He played for KXIP from 2012 – 2014. He played 33 innings in 33 matches, bowled 124.3 overs with 39 wickets and two maidens, conceded 1029 runs with an 8.26 economy rate, and had a 26.38 bowling average. His best innings bowling is 4/34.
8. MM Sharma (33)
Mohit Mahipal Sharma is a right-hand batter and right-arm medium bowler for India. He played for KXIP from 2016 – 2018. He played 37 innings in 37 matches, bowled 123.5 overs with 33 wickets and no maidens, conceded 1139 runs with a 9.19 economy rate, and had a 34.51 bowling average. His best innings bowling is 3/23.
9. P Kumar (31)
Praveen Kumar Sakat Singh is India's right-hand batter and right-arm medium bowler. He played for KXIP from 2011 – 2013. He played 44 innings in 44 matches, bowled 165.2 overs with 31 wickets and ten maidens, conceded 1152 runs with a 6.96 economy rate, and had a 37.16 bowling average. His best innings bowling is 2/10.
10. Azhar Mahmood (29)
Azhar Mahmood Sagar is a right-hand batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler for Pakistan. He played for KXIP from 2012 – 2013. He played 22 innings in 22 matches, bowled 86.3 overs with 29 wickets and no maidens, conceded 659 runs with a 7.61 economy rate, and had a 22.72 bowling average. His best innings bowling is 3/20.
