Under the leadership of new head coach Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are gearing up for an exciting IPL 2025 campaign. With the largest purse of Rs 110.5 crore among all franchises, PBKS meticulously crafted a balanced squad to make a strong title push.

Punjab Kings had only retained two players ahead of the auction and both of them were uncapped. In the run up to the auction, the Punjab franchise also brought in Ricky Ponting as their head coach. In the auction, they have tried to buy some good Indian players alongside trusted overseas names.

As of IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain of the Punjab Kings (PBKS). He was acquired for ₹26.75 crore during the auction, making him one of the most expensive players in IPL history. Head coach Ricky Ponting endorsed Iyer as an ideal leader for the team.

The Punjab Kings made a splash at the IPL 2025 auction, securing marquee players with a focus on star power, seasoned campaigners, and versatile all-rounders. However, their squad raises questions about balance at the top of the order.

Punjab Kings made a grand entrance into the IPL 2025 mega auction with an impressive budget of Rs 110.5 crore, the highest among all teams. They wasted no time in getting down to