Punjab have plenty of firepower in the batting unit despite the absence of Bairstow. The presence of Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharm, Curran, Short, who impressed in the latest Big Bash edition, make them a force to be reckoned with. Curran, player of the 2022 T20 World Cup, is expected to play every game and contribute in both the departments.