The Punjab Kings, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, is a franchise cricket team representing Punjab, has been a prominent part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008. Owned by a consortium that includes Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, and Karan Paul, the team is headquartered in Mohali, Punjab, with the iconic PCA Stadium serving as its home ground.
Renowned for their flamboyant playing style, PBKS has delivered memorable performances, though their quest for the elusive IPL trophy continues. The team achieved its best finish in 2014, reaching the final under the leadership of George Bailey. Despite inconsistent performances in recent years, the franchise has showcased its ability to attract top-tier talent, including the likes of Chris Gayle, KL Rahul, and Mayank Agarwal, who have bolstered the squad with their batting prowess. As the Punjab Kings gear up for future IPL seasons, their focus remains on building a cohesive team capable of dominating the competition and clinching their maiden championship title.
Punjab Kings Squad IPL 2025
Punjab Kings (PBKS) adopted a bold strategy ahead of the IPL auction, retaining only two young players and opting to rebuild their team from scratch. With a massive purse of INR 110.50 crore, the franchise aimed to form a formidable squad. They secured big names like Shreyas Iyer (INR 26.75 crore) as their captain, IPL's highest wicket-taker Yuzvendra Chahal (INR 18 crore), and reacquired Arshdeep Singh for INR 18 crore using the Right to Match card. Despite Shikhar Dhawan’s retirement, PBKS now boasts a strong team combining experienced stars and promising young talent.
| Players | Country | Role |
| Shreyas Iyer | India | Batter |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | India | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | Bowler |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | All-rounder |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | All-rounder |
| Nehal Wadhera | India | Batter |
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | All-rounder |
| Priyansh Arya | India | Batter |
| Josh Inglis | Australia | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | All-rounder |
| Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand | Bowler |
| Vyshak Vijaykumar | India | Bowler |
| Yash Thakur | India | Bowler |
| Harpreet Brar | India | Bowler |
| Aaron Hardie | Australia | All-rounder |
| Vishnu Vinod | India | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Xavier Bartlett | Australia | Bowler |
| Kuldeep Sen | India | Bowler |
| Pravin Dubey | India | Bowler |
| Pyla Avinash | India | Batter |
| Suryansh Shedge | India | All-rounder |
| Musheer Khan | India | Batter |
| Harnoor Pannu | India | Batter |
| Shashank Singh | India | Batter |
| Prabhsimran Singh | India | Batter |
IPL 2025 PBKS Squad Indian Players List
Punjab Kings bought 15 Indian players during the auction including 2024 IPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer and IPL's highest wicket-taker Yuzvendra Chahal. Along with the retention of two young players Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh, now Punjab Kings squad has a total of 17 Indian players.
| Players | Role |
| Shreyas Iyer | Batter |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Nehal Wadhera | Batter |
| Priyansh Arya | Batter |
| Vyshak Vijaykumar | Bowler |
| Yash Thakur | Bowler |
| Harpreet Brar | Bowler |
| Vishnu Vinod | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Kuldeep Sen | Bowler |
| Pravin Dubey | Bowler |
| Pyla Avinash | Batter |
| Suryansh Shedge | All-rounder |
| Musheer Khan | Batter |
| Harnoor Pannu | Batter |
| Shashank Singh | Batter |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Batter |
IPL 2025 PBKS Squad Overseas Players List
Punjab Kings have spent a lot of money on Indian players as well as foreign players. On one hand, they bought Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis for INR 11 crore, and on the other hand, they paid INR 7 crore to South African fast bowler Marco Jansen. Punjab Kings bought a total of 8 foreign players, out of which five players are Australian.
| Players | Country | Role |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | All-rounder |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | All-rounder |
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | All-rounder |
| Josh Inglis | Australia | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | All-rounder |
| Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand | Bowler |
| Aaron Hardie | Australia | All-rounder |
| Xavier Bartlett | Australia | Bowler |
PBKS Team 2025: Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Auction Buys
Punjab Kings, which went into the auction with a purse of INR 110.50 crore, made Shreyas Iyer the second most expensive player in IPL history by paying him INR 26.75 crore. After that, they bought Yuzvendra Chahal for INR 18 crore, making him the most expensive spinner in IPL history. Punjab Kings also added their old player Arshdeep Singh for INR 18 crore.
Punjab Kings spent INR 10 crores or more on a total of four players. Talking about foreign players, Marcus Stoinis got INR 11 crores and Marco Jansen got INR 7 crores, while Australia's famous all-rounder Glenn Maxwell joined Punjab Kings for just INR 4.2 crores.
| Players | Base Price | Winning Bid | Capped/Uncapped |
| Shreyas Iyer | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹26,75,00,000 | Capped |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹18,00,00,000 | Capped |
| Arshdeep Singh | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹18,00,00,000 | Capped |
| Marcus Stoinis | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹11,00,00,000 | Capped |
| Marco Jansen | ₹1,25,00,000 | ₹7,00,00,000 | Capped |
| Nehal Wadhera | ₹30,00,000 | ₹4,20,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Glenn Maxwell | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹4,20,00,000 | Capped |
| Priyansh Arya | ₹30,00,000 | ₹3,80,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Josh Inglis | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹2,60,00,000 | Capped |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | ₹1,50,00,000 | ₹2,40,00,000 | Capped |
| Lockie Ferguson | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹2,00,00,000 | Capped |
| Vyshak Vijaykumar | ₹30,00,000 | ₹1,80,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Yash Thakur | ₹30,00,000 | ₹1,60,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Harpreet Brar | ₹30,00,000 | ₹1,50,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Aaron Hardie | ₹1,25,00,000 | ₹1,25,00,000 | Capped |
| Vishnu Vinod | ₹30,00,000 | ₹95,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Xavier Bartlett | ₹75,00,000 | ₹80,00,000 | Capped |
| Kuldeep Sen | ₹75,00,000 | ₹80,00,000 | Capped |
| Pravin Dubey | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Pyla Avinash | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Suryansh Shedge | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Musheer Khan | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| Harnoor Pannu | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 | Uncapped |
IPL 2025 Auction PBKS’s Purse Value
Punjab Kings, who entered the auction with INR 110.50 crore, made purchases worth INR 110.15 crore and despite filling all their slots, Punjab Kings still had a balance of INR 35 lakh.
Before the action, Punjab Kings retained their two young players Shashank Singh and Prabhu Simran Singh for INR 4 crore each and became the team spending the least money on retention.
| Franchise | Punjab Kings |
| Purse Balance | INR 120 crore |
| Retention Spent | INR 8 crore |
| Auction Spent | INR 110.15 crore |
| Purse Remaining | INR 35 lakh |
FAQs on PBKS Team 2025
A. Punjab Kings retained Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh ahead of the 2025 IPL auction.
A. The most expensive player for Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL auction was Shreyas Iyer, whom Punjab Kings added for INR 26.75 crore.
A. Punjab Kings bought a total of eight foreign players in the IPL auction 2025.
A. In the slot of eight foreign players of the Punjab Kings, there were five Australian players.
A. After the auction, Punjab Kings were left with INR 35 lakh.
