PBKS 5 best batting performances of all time in IPL

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are yet to win their maiden trophy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but in these 16 years, they have delivered some scintillating batting performances to their supporters. In 2008, when the inaugural edition of the cash-rich tournament was played, Australia’s Shaun Marsh became the Orange Cap winner for scoring 616 runs in 11 matches and ending up as the leading run-scorer in the competition. 

Punjab’s batting looks solid for the 2024 IPL edition as they have renowned names such as Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, and Jitesh Sharma, who are known for taking quality bowling attacks to the cleaners. Before the 2024 edition of the competition gets underway, let’s have a look at Punjab’s five best IPL knocks until today.

Here are Punjab Kings' (PBKS) five top batting performances of all time:

5. Shaun Marsh’s 115 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2008

Shaun Marsh was in exceptional form in the maiden IPL edition. Against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Mohali, he played a sensational knock of 115 off 69 and became the first PBKS batter to hit a century in IPL. Winning the toss, Royals’ stand-in skipper Shane Watson elected to field first, and Marsh along with his compatriot James Hopes made the visiting side regret their decision.

Along with his national teammate, Marsh stitched a 133-run partnership in just 13.4 overs. Hopes departed after scoring his half-century, but that did not hinder Marsh to continue his onslaught against Rajasthan bowlers and smashed his maiden IPL ton. The stylish left-handed batter went back to the pavilion on 115 after facing 69 deliveries.

Riding on his knock, Punjab posted a humongous total of 221 runs on the board and achieved a comprehensive 41-run win. The southpaw was ultimately chosen as the Player of the Match award for his stunning batting display at the home ground.