The IPL 2025 mega auction took place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, featuring 577 players vying for spots in various teams. Punjab Kings made some significant moves on the first day of the auction, acquiring 10 players to strengthen their squad.
Former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer emerged as Punjab Kings’ top pick, followed by the signing of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. The team also opted to retain Arshdeep Singh using the Right-to-Match option. The Punjab Kings’ squad for IPL 2025 now includes a mix of experienced players and promising talents, such as Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and Marco Jansen.
With only Rs. 0.35 crore remaining in their purse, Punjab Kings have three RTM cards left and no player slots or overseas player slots available. The team has retained Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh for the upcoming season, displaying their confidence in the young players.
Overall, Punjab Kings made strategic moves during the IPL 2025 auction to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for the title. Fans can expect an exciting season ahead with the new additions to the team complementing the retained players.
