Despite the illustrious names, the franchise is yet to win its first IPL title.
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) may not have won their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title yet, but over the years they have earned a reputation for fielding some of the most illustrious names in world cricket.
Looking back on their history, the Preity Zinta co-owned franchise has enlisted the services of some of the distinguished names, but the closest they could come to lifting the title was in 2014, when they qualified for the finals but lost to the eventual winners, Kolkata Knight Riders. .
Looking at those legendary names, in this article we take a look at the top 5 foreign PBKS stars over the years.
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Shaun Marsh
Shaun Marsh became a household name after his notable performance for PBKS (then Kingd as the highest run in the league. scorer in his debut edition.
Marsh’s stellar batting made him a standout player in the lucrative tournament. In 2011, the Australian batsman returned to PBKS and put up another impressive campaign. Scoring 504 runs in 14 games at a striking strike rate of 146.51, he emerged as the fourth highest run-scorer of the season.
His last IPL appearance came in 2017, but he struggled to replicate his previous success. After a mediocre performance, PBKS decided to part ways with him. During his nine years with Punjab, Marsh amassed 2477 runs in 71 matches at a strike rate of 132.74. He remained the franchise’s all-time leading run scorer through 2022.
David Miller
South African batsman David Miller began his IPL journey with Punjab in 2012, but it was during the 2013 season that he really cemented his place in the PBKS lineup with an impressive performance. In his second IPL season, Miller amassed 418 runs in 12 matches at an excellent strike rate of 164.56. Notably, he scored a brilliant 101-run win off just 38 balls against RCB, marking his first century in the IPL.
The following year, Punjab finished second, with Miller contributing significantly by scoring 446 runs in 16 matches at an excellent strike rate of 149.16. Representing PBKS until 2019, the Proteas left-hander amassed 1974 runs in 84 matches over seven seasons, maintaining a solid strike rate of 139.40.
Chris Gayle
West Indies opener Chris Gayle, widely recognized for his loyalty to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL, also had notable performances during his four years with Punjab Kings (PBKS). In 41 appearances for the franchise, Gayle amassed 1,339 runs at an impressive strike rate of 143.20.
Teaming up with KL Rahul, Gayle strengthened Punjab’s top order in his first two seasons. Notably, in 2020, he scored 490 runs in 13 matches at an exceptional strike rate of 153.60, finishing as the sixth highest run-scorer of the season. While the iconic Caribbean player has not officially retired from the league, he has not appeared in any IPL match since 2021.
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Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell, currently a key player for RCB in the IPL, once played a pivotal role for PBKS, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess. His debut season for PBKS in 2014 was notable as he amassed 552 runs in 16 matches at an extraordinary strike rate of 187.75. This stellar performance made him the third leading run scorer of the season and solidified his position within the PBKS lineup.
However, after that excellent season, Maxwell struggled to replicate similar success in the following editions for Punjab. In 2021, PBKS decided to part ways with it, leading to its acquisition by RCB during the auction. During his tenure with PBKS from 2014 to 2020, Maxwell amassed 1383 runs in 70 matches, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 157.69.
Kagiso Rabada
The Proteas speedster is the leading overseas bowler with the most wickets in the PBKS jersey. With his bowling ability with the new ball and tough lengths on middle and deaths, Kagiso Rabada has taken a total of 41 wickets at an impressive strike rate of 16.53.
Furthermore, his ability to bowl at over 140 kmph consistently made him a valuable asset in the PBKS pace battery. The franchise finally sacked the 29-year-old fast bowler ahead of the recent IPL 2025 auction.
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