Punjab Kings (PBKS) are building the side from scratch after the least retentions for any team ahead of the IPL 2025 Auction. However, they have the biggest purse and four RTM cards (the most for any team) which presents an excellent opportunity to put together a strong IPL 2025 squad.
Here’s a possible IPL Auction Punjab Kings strategy and five players PBKS could target.
1. Sam Curran
Sam Curran was the stand-in skipper of PBKS in the last IPL edition. Since Punjab has a lot of RTM card options, one of the most sought-after all-rounders in the auction pool may head back to Punjab Kings. If not in the leadership role, the England all-rounder still has a lot to offer.
Sam Curran Stats in IPL
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | 5-Wicket Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 883 | 63* | 25.22 | 58 | 4/11 | 32.75 | 0 |
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2. Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a proven match-winner in the IPL over the years. The knack for picking wickets at regular intervals – whether with the new ball, in middle overs, or at the death – makes him such a rare commodity. With his RTM card, Punjab Kings will have a bowling spearhead in their ranks.
Kagiso Rabada IPL Stats
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Bowling Average | 5-fer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 117 | 4/21 | 21.96 | 0 |
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3. Liam Livingstone
Liam Livingstone is one of the most destructive T20 batsmen. There are not many players in the auction pool who offer power-hitting like his in the middle-overs of the game. Plus, he is an ambidextrous handy bowler. His RTM card would allow PBKS to plug a crucial gap.
Liam Livingstone IPL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 939 | 94 | 28.45 | 11 | 3/27 |
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4. Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow’s ultra-aggressive at the top of the batting order worked well for PBKS in the last season of the Indian Premier League. He can be the second wicket-keeping option after retaining Prabhsimaran Singh. PBKS can retain him for sure.
Jonny Bairstow IPL Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 1589 | 114 | 34.54 | 2 |
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5. Ashutosh Sharma
Ashutosh Sharma took the cricketing world by storm in the last season with PBKS. For an Indian batsman to possess such a calm head and strong finishing skills is rare and that’s why Punjab Kings will think about getting him back.
Ashutosh Sharma IPL Stats
| Matches | Strike Rate | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 167.25 | 189 | 61 | 27.00 | 15 |
Punjab Kings have a lot to do on auction days. Punjab fans will be hoping that they use RTM cards wisely and on players who can make an impact in the upcoming 2025 IPL season.
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PBKS IPL 2025 Auction Purse
PBKS has spent 9.5 crores out of the 120 crore IPL salary cap to retain two players ahead of the Mega Auction. They are now left with 110.5 crores in auction purse and four RTM cards.
| Team | Retained Players | Purse Spent (INR) | Purse Available (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 5 | 65 | 55 |
| DC | 4 | 47 | 73 |
| GT | 5 | 51 | 69 |
| KKR | 6 | 69 | 51 |
| LSG | 5 | 51 | 69 |
| MI | 5 | 75 | 45 |
| PBKS | 2 | 9.5 | 110.5 |
| RCB | 3 | 37 | 83 |
| RR | 6 | 79 | 41 |
| SRH | 5 | 75 | 45 |
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PBKS Retained Players ahead of IPL Mega Auction
PBKS has retained two players – Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh – spending a total of INR 9.5 crores from the auction purse.
| Player | Salary (INR) |
| Shashank Singh | 5.50 Crore |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 4 Crore |
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