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Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2025 Squad and Possible Playing XI

Punjab Kings has spent just 9.5 crores on retentions and entered the auction with a purse of 110.5 crores. PBKS bought 23 players in the auction. Check out here the Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Squad and Possible Playing XI.

Harsh Chopra
Last updated: 05.12.2024
PBKS IPL 2025 Squad

Punjab Kings was the only team that had more than 110 Crores going into the auction. They had only retained the 2 uncapped players. They needed to build a full Squad. Punjab has spent only 9.5 crores on retentions and entered the auction with a purse of 110.5 crores. PBKS bought 23 players in the IPL 2025 auction.


In this article, we will go through the Punjab Kings auction strategy, full squad and possible playing XI with which they can start the tournament


Key Takeaways from Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2025 Auction:

1. Aggressive Spending on Indian Stars

Punjab Kings strategically invested nearly half their purse to acquire Indian stalwarts like Shreyas Iyer (₹26.75 Cr), Yuzvendra Chahal (₹18 Cr), and Arshdeep Singh (₹18 Cr), ensuring a strong domestic core.


2. Focus on Australian Firepower

The team added seasoned Australian players like Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, and Aaron Hardie, emphasizing experience and versatility in the overseas department.


3. Depth in All-Rounders

With players like Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Glenn Maxwell, and Aaron Hardie, the Kings boast a versatile set of all-rounders capable of contributing in both departments.


Notable Buys for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Auction

  1. Shreyas Iyer (₹26.75 Crores)

  2. Yuzvendra Chahal (₹18 Crores)

  3. Arshdeep Singh (₹18 Crores)

  4. Marcus Stoinis (₹11 Crores)

  5. Marco Jansen (₹7 Crores)

  6. Glenn Maxwell (₹4.2 Crores)

  7. Josh Inglis (₹2.6 Crores)

  8. Nehal Wadhera (₹4.2 Crores)

  9. Shashank Singh (₹5.5 Crores)

  10. Lockie Ferguson (₹2 Crores)


Punjab Kings (PBKS) Squad 2025 Players List

Let’s look at the Punjab Kings Squad for IPL 2025


Batters

Shreyas Iyer (26.75 Crores)

Shashank Singh (5.5 Crores)

Nehal Wadhera (4.2 Crores)

Harnoor Singh Pannu (30 Lakhs)

Priyansh Arya (3.8 Crores)

Pyla Avinash (30 Lakhs)

 

Wicket Keepers

Josh Inglis (2.6 Crores)

Vishnu Vinod (95 Lakhs)

Prabhaimran Singh (4 Crores)

 

All Rounders

Glenn Maxwell (4.2 Crores)

Marcus Stoinis (11 Crores)

Marco Jansen (7 Crores)

Harpreet Brar (1.5 Crore)

Azmatullah Omarzai (2.4 Crores)

Aaron Hardie (1.25 Crores)

Musheer Khan (30 Lakhs)

Suryansh Shedge (30 Lakhs)

 

Spinners

Yuzvendra Chahal (18 Crores)

Praveen Dubey (30 Lakhs)

 

Fast Bowlers

Arshdeep Singh (18 Crores)

Lockie Ferguson (2 Crores)

Yash Thakur (1.6 Crore)

Vijaykumar Vyshak (1.8 Crore)

Kuldeep Sen (80 Lakhs)

Xavier Bartlett (80 Lakhs)

 

Possible Punjab Kings Playing XI IPL 2025:

Josh Inglis (WK)*

Prabhaimran Singh

Shreyas Iyer

Marcus Stoinis*

Glenn Maxwell*

Nehal Wadhera

Shashank Singh

Marco Jansen*

Harpreet Brar

Arshdeep Singh

Yuzvendra Chahal


Who is the captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025?

Shreyas Iyer will be the captain of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025.


Who is head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025?

Ricky Ponting is head coach of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025.


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