Punjab Kings announce acquisition of WPL team ...Middle East

Currently, the WPL consists of five teams - Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, and Gujarat Giants. The first three are owned by the same ownership group that owns their respective IPL counterparts.

Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman spoke to PTI about the possibility of the franchise delving into the WPL. Like many other IPL teams, PBKS' ownership group also owns teams in T20 leagues of countries outside India. They own the St. Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League.

“As for investment decisions, every group evaluates opportunities differently depending on timing, strategic priorities, and long-term business considerations. Not investing initially should not be interpreted as a lack of belief in women’s cricket.

"The quality of cricket has exceeded expectations in many ways" - Burman

The PBKS co-owner went on to talk about both the increase in the quality and the commercial appeal of women's cricket, especially after the start of the WPL.

In November 2025, India won the Women's ODI World Cup held at home with Harmanpreet Kaur leading the team. She is also set to lead the team at the Women's T20 World Cup in England next month.

“Young girls today can see women cricketers as major sporting icons and viable professional athletes, and that changes the future of the sport entirely," he added.

Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

While the opportunity to own a WPL team is a thing of the future, the Punjab Kings have more pressing matters to attend to in IPL 2026.

Punjab Kings have one match left in the league stage of the IPL this year. They will face the Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on May 23. Apart from winning that match, PBKS also need other results to go their way to qualify for the playoffs.

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