The Punjab Kings (PBKS) are one of just three clubs that have participated in every Indian Premier League (IPL) season without taking home the championship. The two other teams are the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Delhi Capitals. Despite their protracted lack of success in the lucrative league, Punjab Kings has a substantial net worth and strong brand recognition.
In 2008, the team was called Kings XI Punjab when the IPL started. As the squad’s first captain, Yuvraj Singh led the team to the 2008 IPL semifinals, where they were defeated by the Chennai Super Kings. Punjab’s first IPL final appearance came in 2014, when they were humiliated by the Kolkata Knight Riders despite having set a huge goal of 200. They haven’t participated in an IPL final before. It is only in these two seasons that they have placed in the top four.
Prior to the 2021 season, the team rebranded itself as the Punjab Kings. Even though they have assembled some elite squads over the years, they have failed to function as a cohesive entity. With 17 different captains during their IPL history, the team has the most captains used in the league, which has further contributed to their instability. Last year, the team paid an incredible INR 26.75 crore to acquire current skipper Shreyas Iyer at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Who are Punjab Kings’ proprietors?
KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited owns Punjab Kings. Important group stakeholders include Karan Paul, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Mohit Burman. With a 46% ownership, Mohit of Dabur India owns the most. Ness Wadia, a member of the Wadia Group, and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta each own 23%. Karan Paul owns the remaining eight percent.
Punjab Kings’ Net Worth
Punjab Kings reportedly had a $68 million brand value, which was 49% higher than the year before. The franchise has a whopping INR 588 crore in net worth. According to reports, they have the ninth-highest net worth and brand value of any active IPL franchise, with the Lucknow Super Giants, who debuted in the 2022 IPL, at the bottom.
There are a number of reasons why IPL teams are becoming wealthy every day. Big sponsorship deals, great TV ratings, and online streaming are all being drawn to the league as its global appeal grows with every season. Sales of jerseys and other merchandise are booming, which boosts the company’s earnings. Key categories also include partnerships and brand sponsorships, as well as worldwide awareness.
Also owned by KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited are the Barbados Royals, who play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The team defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the final to win the CPL title for the first time last season.
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