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Under the leadership of new head coach Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set for an ambitious IPL 2025 campaign. Armed with the largest auction purse of ₹110.5 crore, PBKS strategically built a well-rounded squad aiming for their maiden IPL title.
A major highlight of the auction was the acquisition of Indian batting maestro Shreyas Iyer for a record ₹26.75 crore. Known for his captaincy prowess, Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title in 2024, is poised to strengthen PBKS’s batting lineup and take on the captaincy mantle.
PBKS also made waves by securing two of India’s premier T20 bowlers, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, for ₹18 crore each. Using the Right to Match card for Arshdeep, the franchise retained a vital asset for their bowling attack. Meanwhile, Chahal’s inclusion adds a new spin dimension, making PBKS’s bowling unit one of the most formidable in the league.
With these marquee signings, PBKS is set to enter the tournament with a blend of experience, firepower, and leadership, aiming to make a strong title push.
Punjab Kings full squad and players salary for IPL 2025
| Players bought at IPL 2025 mega auction | ||||
| Sr. No. | Player | Base Price | Winning Bid | Capped Uncapped |
| 1 | Shreyas Iyer | Rs 2 crore | Rs 26.75crore | Capped |
| 2 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Rs 2 crore | Rs 18 crore | Capped |
| 3 | Arshdeep Singh | Rs 2 crore | Rs 18 crore | Capped |
| 4 | Marcus Stoinis | Rs 2 crore | Rs 11crore | Capped |
| 5 | Nehal Wadhera | Rs 30 lakh | Rs 4.20 crore | Uncapped |
| 6 | Glenn Maxwell | Rs 2 crore | Rs 4.20 | Capped |
| 7 | Vyshak Vijaykumar | Rs 30 lakh | Rs 1.8 crore | Uncapped |
| 8 | Yash Thakur | Rs 30 lakh | Rs 1.6 crore | Uncapped |
| 9 | Harpreet Brar | Rs 30 lakh | Rs 1.5 crore | Uncapped |
| 10 | Vishnu Vinod | Rs 30 lakh | Rs 95 lakh | Uncapped |
| 11 | Marco Jansen | Rs 1.25 Crore | Rs 7 Crore | Capped |
| 12 | Lockie Ferguson | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 2 Crore | Capped |
| 13 | Josh Inglis | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 2.20 Crore | Capped |
| 14 | Xavier Bartlett | Rs 75 lakhs | Rs 80 lakhs | Capped |
| 15 | Kuldeep Sen | Rs 75 lakhs | Rs 80 lakhs | Capped |
| 16 | Pyla Avinash | Rs 30 lakhs | Rs 30 lakhs | Uncapped |
| 17 | Suryansh Shedge | Rs 30 lakhs | Rs 30 lakhs | Uncapped |
| 18 | Musheer Khan | Rs 30 lakhs | Rs 30 lakhs | Uncapped |
| 19 | Harnoor Pannu | Rs 30 lakhs | Rs 30 lakhs | Uncapped |
| 20 | Aaron Hardie | Rs 1.25 Crore | Rs 1.25 Crore | Capped |
| 21 | Priyansh Arya | Rs 30 lakhs | Rs 3.80 Crore | Uncapped |
| 22 | Azmatullah Omarzai | Rs 1.50 Crore | Rs 2.40 Crore | Capped |
Players retained by Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2025 auction
| Punjab Kings retained players list | |
| Category | Player name & IPL salary in rupees |
| Retention 1 | Shashank Singh (5.5 cr) |
| Retention 2 | Prabhsimran Singh (4 cr) |