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Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Squad: Full Player List, Captain, and Team Details

5 Dariya News

08-Mar-2025

One of the most exciting teams in the IPL, Punjab Kings are famous for their flair, unpredictable nature, and passionate fan base. They have made some bold moves to transform the team and eventually regain that elusive crown as we prepare for IPL 2025. Punjab Kings are set to write a new chapter in their IPL history with a new captain, a new coaching staff, and a new team.

Today we will go into detail about the Punjab Kings IPL 2025 team in this post. Which will highlight their advantages, disadvantages, and strategies. We will discuss everything you need to know about PBKS' preparations for the upcoming season, from the historic signing of Shreyas Iyer as captain to the appointment of Ricky Ponting as head coach. Let's get started!

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Shreyas Iyer: The New Captain of Punjab Kings

The selection of Shreyas Iyer as the captain of Punjab Kings is one of the most prominent decisions of the 2025 Indian Premier League. He became one of the most expensive players in IPL history after the team paid an incredible INR 26.75 crore for his services in the Super Auction. Iyer brings plenty of leadership expertise. 

He previously led the Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL championship in 2024 and the Delhi Capitals to their maiden IPL final in 2020. His ability to lead from the front, tactical acumen and composed manner make him an ideal addition to any team trying to overcome a reputation of underachieving.

Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Squad Full Player List

Punjab Kings have built a strong squad for IPL 2025, which is a mix of experienced players as well as exciting young talent. Here is the full list of players:

Player Name

Role

Price (INR)

Shreyas Iyer

Batter

26.75 Cr

Prabhsimran Singh

WK-Batter

Retained

Shashank Singh

Allrounder

Retained

Arshdeep Singh

Bowler

18 Cr

Yuzvendra Chahal

Bowler

18 Cr

Marcus Stoinis

Allrounder

11 Cr

Glenn Maxwell

Allrounder

4.20 Cr

Nehal Wadhera

Batter

4.20 Cr

Harpreet Brar

Allrounder

1.50 Cr

Vishnu Vinod

WK-Batter

95 Lakh

Vyshak Vijay Kumar

Bowler

1.80 Cr

Yash Thakur

Bowler

1.60 Cr

Josh Inglis

WK-Batter

2.60 Cr

Lockie Ferguson

Bowler

2.00 Cr

Marco Jansen

Allrounder

7.00 Cr

Azmatullah Omarzai

Allrounder

2.40 Cr

Sai Kishore

Bowler

2 Cr

Harnoor Pannu

Batter

30 Lakh

Kuldeep Sen

Bowler

80 Lakh

Priyansh Arya

Allrounder

3.80 Cr

Aaron Hardie

Allrounder

1.25 Cr

Musheer Khan

Batter

30 Lakh

Suryansh Shedge

Batter

30 Lakh

Pyla Avinash

Batter

30 Lakh

Pravin Dubey

Allrounder

30 Lakh

PBKS IPL 2025 Probable Playing XI

Position

Player Name

Role

1

Prabhsimran Singh

WK-Batter

2

Marcus Stoinis

Allrounder

3

Shreyas Iyer

Batter

4

Glenn Maxwell

Allrounder

5

Josh Inglis

WK-Batter

6

Nehal Wadhera

Batter

7

Shashank Singh

Allrounder

8

Marco Jansen

Allrounder

9

Arshdeep Singh

Bowler

10

Yuzvendra Chahal

Bowler

11

Vyshak Vijay Kumar

Bowler

Read more: Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Squad

Punjab Kings Coaching Staff 2025

Ricky Ponting has been appointed the head coach of Punjab Kings. This appointment has been made for four years. This appointment has been made as part of a coaching change. Ponting is known for his aggressive and creative style. It is expected that he will instill a winning mentality in the club.

The support staff includes:

- Brad Haddin - Batting and Fielding Coach

- Sunil Joshi - Spin Bowling Coach

- James Hopes - Fast Bowling Coach

- Trevor Gonsalves - Support Staff

Conclusion

Punjab Kings have done everything possible to win the 2025 Indian Premier League. With its star players, a proven captain like Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting's strategy, the team looks ready for the championship. The Kings have the power to change their fortunes, although there are still some issues to be resolved.

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