Punjab Kings is one of the most underperformed side in the IPL. Punjab Kings reached only two times in playoffs(IPL 2008 and IPL 2014).
This team was favourites in IPL 2014 and played fearless Cricket. PBKS was very dominant in that IPL. Problem with this team is they are not sure about their Captain and players who to retain.
This season they retained Mayank Agarwal and Arshdeep Singh. Here is best playing XI of Punjab Kings in IPL 2022:-
Openers
Mayank Agarwal(c)
![IPL 2020, KXIP vs RR: Ruthless Mayank Agarwal Slams 2nd Fastest IPL Ton by an Indian](https://images.thequint.com/thequint%2F2020-09%2Fc25e9636-3f77-464a-8274-6fd964819e4a%2FbARJUN1426.jpg?rect=0%2C0%2C2176%2C1224)
Punjab Kings Captain, who was retained by franchise ahead of IPL Auction has done well for PBKS in last two seasons. This year he will be having additional responsibility of being the Captain of the team.
Shikhar Dhawan
![IPL 2020: Shikhar Dhawan 'didn't know' about record of consecutive centuries - The Statesman](https://www.thestatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Eki5L-IVgAI-aOX.jpeg)
2nd highest run-scorer in IPL after Virat Kohli. Dhawan last two seasons was in Purple Patch and his inclusion is a great addition to PBKS squad.
Jonny Bairstow(wk)
![IPL 2019, SRH vs RCB: Jonny Bairstow slams maiden IPL century, becomes 2nd Englishman to do so | Cricket News – India TV](https://resize.indiatvnews.com/en/resize/newbucket/1200_-/2019/03/jonny-bairtsow-ton-1554032982.jpg)
Another brilliant addition the squad. Bairstow was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 6.75 Crore. He is power-hitter and can smash bowlers all over the park. He has over 1,000 IPL runs at an average of 40+ and strike rate of 140+.
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Liam Livingstone
![England's Liam Livingstone draws massive £1.25m from Punjab Kings at IPL auction | The Independent](https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/02/13/10/d0e77cd794a4b36a7753c1cde2fb5173Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNjQ0ODMxODQ1-2.60984617.jpg?quality=75&width=1200&auto=webp)