Punjab Kings: The IPL’s Favorite Underdogs (We’re Still Waiting for That Trophy! 😅)

March 16, 2025 Maddy

Hey cricket fans! Ever rooted for the team that’s this close to glory… only to watch them trip over their own shoelaces? Meet the Punjab Kings (PBKS)—the IPL’s most loveable underdogs. They’ve got heart, drama, and a trophy cabinet that’s sadly empty. But hey, who needs trophies when you’ve got memes, right? Let’s dive into why PBKS is cricket’s ultimate rollercoaster ride.

PBKS 101: The Basics

City: Mohali, Punjab (land of buttery parathas and even butterier luck). 🧈
Colors: Fiery red and silver (because even underdogs need to look fierce!). 🔥
Motto: “Sadda Punjab!” (Translation: “Our Punjab!”—because loyalty > trophies).
Trophies: Zero (but their meme game? World-class). 😭

The Squad: Chaos, Charm, and “Almost There” Moments

PBKS’s team is like a box of fireworks—bright, explosive, but sometimes just fizzles:

Shikhar Dhawan: The “Gabbar” of Punjab. Smiles through heartbreaks, leads like a patient dad. 😎
Liam Livingstone: The English guy who hits sixes to different time zones. 🌍💥
Arshdeep Singh: The left-arm magician who bowls like he’s got a vendetta. 🎯
Kagiso Rabada: South Africa’s speedster who’s here to scare batters (and maybe himself). 😱

And let’s not forget Sam Curran, the ₹18.5 crore guy who’s either a hero or a “why did we buy him?!” meme.

Why PBKS = IPL’s Soap Opera

Forever “Next Year”: Fans chant “Sadda Cup Aayega!” (Our cup will come!) every season. Spoiler: It doesn’t.
Master of Close Calls: Needing 5 runs off 6 balls? They’ll lose by 1 run. Classic PBKS.
Rebranding Woes: Changed from Kings XI Punjab to Punjab Kings in 2021. New name, same pain.

Iconic PBKS Moments (That Hurt But We Can’t Forget)

2014 Final: Lost to KKR by 3 runs. Glenn Maxwell cried. We all cried. 😢
2020 “Super Over” Trauma: Tied with MI, lost the super over. Fans stared at the sky asking, “Why?!” 🌌
*Dhawan’s 99 (2023)**: Got out at 99. PBKS lost. Pain. Just pain.

The Fans: Loyalty Level 1000

Punjab’s Passion Army: They wear red jerseys to weddings, argue with bhangra dancers about team picks, and still believe.
Coping Mechanisms: Memes like “PBKS: Building hope since 2008” and “At least our team colors match my sneakers.” 👟
Rituals: Eating makki di roti during matches, praying to Guru Nanak, and blaming the Mohali pitch.

2025: New Hope or Same Old Story?

Young Guns: Watch out for Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper-batsman with swag) and Rishi Dhawan (Punjab’s local boy).
Dhawan’s Redemption: Can the Gabbar roar one last time? Fans are crossing fingers, toes, and eyes. 🙏
Fan Demands: “Just ONE trophy, guys. We’ll rename the Golden Temple after you!” (Okay, maybe not… but close!).

Why PBKS Deserves Your Love

You love underdogs with a side of chaos.
You enjoy yelling at your TV, “WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?!”
You believe loyalty > trophies (or you’re just here for the memes).

Your Turn!
👉 Team PBKS? Share your favorite “Punjab being Punjab” moment below!
👉 Not a fan? Tell us why (we’ll change your mind with free lassi). 🥛

P.S. New to PBKS? Grab a red jersey, learn to say “Sadda Punjab!”, and join the eternal hope train! 🚂