Punjab Kings

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. What is the franchise name?Punjab Kings (PBKS), formerly Kings XI Punjab
2. What is the league affiliation?Indian Premier League (IPL)
3. What is the Punjab Kings cricket team?The Punjab Kings are a fast cricket team from India that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They are based in New Chandigarh, Punjab and play at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.
4. Why did the team change its name from Kings XI Punjab to Punjab Kings?The team changed its name in February 2021 to better connect with fans and show a new brand identity.

Indian Premier League (IPL): A professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, renowned for its high-octane matches and global player participation.
Twenty20 (T20) Cricket: A condensed and aggressive format of cricket, limited to 20 overs per side, emphasizing rapid scoring and dynamic play.
Franchise: A business entity that owns and operates a sports team within a league, often with exclusive rights to a geographical territory.
Player Auction: A competitive bidding process where IPL teams acquire players for the upcoming season, significantly influencing team composition and financial strategies.