PBKS are currently sixth in the IPL 2025 points table with six points in five matches, consisting of three wins and two defeats. Lockie Ferguson is likely to miss a significant portion of matches for PBKS in the ongoing IPL 2025 campaign due to injury. The New Zealand pacer had to leave the field after bowling only two deliveries against SRH. Speaking ahead of PBKS’ fixture versus KKR, fast bowling coach James Hopes mentioned that Ferguson is out indefinitely, and the chances of him returning by the end of the tournament are low. PBKS are expected to replace Ferguson with either Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett or Afghan Azmatullah Omarzai. The team captain, Shreyas Iyer, acknowledged the impact of Ferguson’s injury, stating that he is a key player who can take wickets instantly. Despite their strong start under Iyer’s leadership, PBKS have seen a dip in form recently, especially evident in their bowling and fielding weaknesses during the match against SRH. The team will need to regroup and adapt to overcome Ferguson’s absence and improve their performance in the remaining matches of the IPL 2025 season.
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