Aaron Finch, the 2021 Men's T20 World Cup-winning captain of Australia, expressed optimism about the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2026, despite Arshdeep Singh's struggles to take wickets during the powerplay. Finch noted that PBKS is the only unbeaten team in the tournament, which adds to their confidence. Arshdeep has yet to take a powerplay wicket this season and has conceded 33 runs in this phase, but Finch sees this as a good sign since the team is still winning comfortably. He pointed out that Arshdeep has shifted away from his effective inswinger, opting for outswingers, which may reflect a more defensive approach. Finch praised PBKS' batting lineup, highlighting the impressive performances of openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, who have achieved two fifty-plus partnerships in three matches. He also commended Shreyas Iyer's leadership and the environment created by head coach Ricky Ponting, which encourages aggressive play and allows players to thrive in their specific roles. Finch concluded that having a strong team dynamic is crucial for success in the high-risk format of T20 cricket.