Which IPL franchise was renamed from Kings XI Punjab in 2021?

Which IPL franchise was renamed from Kings XI Punjab in 2021? The answer is Punjab Kings.

The franchise was one of the original eight teams in the Indian Premier League, entering the competition in 2008 as Kings XI Punjab. Its name reflected the franchise’s connection with the Punjab region and its four-player branding format, commonly shortened to KXIP.

Ahead of the 2021 season, the team adopted the name Punjab Kings and introduced updated branding. The rebrand was intended to give the franchise a fresher identity while retaining its Punjab base, colours and established supporter community. The team continued to use the abbreviation PBKS.

A common mix-up is treating Punjab Kings as a new franchise. It was not a new team joining in 2021; it was the renamed continuation of Kings XI Punjab. The change also differs from the Delhi franchise’s earlier transition from Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals in 2019. Punjab Kings have played their main home matches at the PCA Stadium in Mohali, with Dharamsala also used as a home venue in some seasons.