Punjab Kings (PBKS) will once again look to mount a strong title challenge in the Indian Premier League 2026 after finishing as runners-up in the previous season, where the Shreyas Iyer-led side narrowly lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
After facing heartbreak in 2025 despite coming so close, PBKS remain one of the two original teams in the tournament without an IPL trophy in their cabinet. With a youthful core and an aggressive brand of cricket, the Punjab-based franchise will rely heavily on their bowling unit to deliver in crucial moments.
Here are the top three PBKS bowlers to watch out for in IPL 2026
3. Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen will be one of PBKS’ key assets with the ball. The tall left-arm pacer brings a unique advantage due to his height and ability to generate steep bounce, making life difficult for batters, especially in the powerplay. His ability to swing the new ball adds another dimension to his bowling, allowing him to pick early wickets and put opposition teams under pressure.
Jansen has featured in 35 IPL matches, claiming 36 wickets at an average of 31.92 and an economy rate of 9.41. While these numbers may not appear extraordinary, his impact goes beyond statistics, as he often delivers breakthroughs at crucial junctures. He has been in fine form in Indian conditions recently and is showing great adaptability, and his role with the new ball will be vital for PBKS this season.
