The Punjab Kings are one of the teams that rebuilt their core side ahead of the IPL 2025 after they released their squad previously. Ricky Ponting served the role of their new head coach as he rebuilt a team of his preference.
Having entered the auction with the largest purse in the mega auction of INR 110.5 crore, they picked the only two uncapped players, Prabhsimran Singh and Sashank Singh.
The Kings picked the second-costliest player of the mega-auction and also in the history of the IPL, which included the last edition title-winning skipper of the Kolkata Knight Riders, Shreyas Iyer. While also picking the two Indian costliest bowling options in Arshdeep Singh and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
Their overseas bunch also looked very different in Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, and Glenn Maxwell, who is returning to his years-old franchise.
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Punjab Kings Squad for IPL 2025
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Pyla Avinash, Harnoor Pannu, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Musheer Khan, and Shashank Singh.
Wicket-Keepers: Vishnu Vinod and Josh Inglis
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Aaron Hardie, and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Yash Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Pravin Dubey, Kuldeep Sen, and Xavier Bartlett.
PBKS Possible Playing 11:
Openers: Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya
The new opening pair will include the likes of retained player Prabhsimran and also the newly included Delhi Premier League superstar, Priyansh Arya. Arya might be taking the place of ex-skipper Dhawan as the comforting talent up the order.
Middle-Order Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, and Shashank Singh
The middle-order batters will include the most likely skipper, Shreyas Iyer, who bought in for a whopping INR 26.75 crore. Punjab’s talented cricketer from the domestic cycle, Nehal Wadhera, is expected to add batting depth to their middle order alongside some power hitting from retained uncapped player, Shashank Singh.
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and Marco Jansen
The all-rounder deck includes all overseas players, the Aussie all-rounders Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell, who bring immense experience in the shortest format alongside them. While Protea Jansen will be the most futuristic approach for PBKS in their all-rounder deck, as he can also share the new ball alongside Arshdeep.
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Yash Thakur
PBKS’ strength lies in their heavily dominated bowling deck, as Arshdeep Singh heads the pace deck, while IPL’s highest wicket-taker, Yuzi Chahal, has been their most vital inclusion with a whopping 18 crore.
Impact Player: Lockie Ferguson/Harpreet Brar
The PBKS team has a fine blend of both experience and talent, as Ferguson, Bartlett, Hardie, and Inglis deck up the sidelines, eagerly waiting for their call into the 11. This is what makes them the strongest possible side, according to team sheets.
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