IPL 2025 PBKS Mega Auction Full List: Check Punjab Kings Full Players List, Squad

IPL 2025 Mega Auction: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) made headlines on the first day of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, showcasing their intent to build a formidable squad for the upcoming season. Held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the auction saw PBKS break records and strengthen their lineup with key acquisitions.

Shreyas Iyer Becomes 2nd Most Expensive Player in IPL Auction History

PBKS set the stage ablaze by acquiring Indian batter Shreyas Iyer for a record-breaking ₹26.75 crore, making him the 2nd most expensive player in IPL auction history. The franchise outbid Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders in an intense bidding war to secure Iyer’s signature.

Other Big-Budget Signings

PBKS further strengthened their squad by bringing in leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for ₹18 crore, making him the most expensive Indian spinner in IPL history. The team also exercised their Right To Match (RTM) card to retain star pacer Arshdeep Singh for ₹18 crore, ensuring a strong core of Indian players.

In addition to these marquee signings, PBKS bolstered their all-rounder department by acquiring Marcus Stoinis for ₹11 crore and Glenn Maxwell for ₹4.2 crore. The team also secured young talents like Nehal Wadhera (₹4.2 crore) and Harpreet Brar (₹1.5 crore), adding depth to their squad.

IPL 2025: PBKS Auction Picks

Here’s the full list of players PBKS secured on Day 1 of the auction:

Shreyas Iyer: ₹26.75 crore
Yuzvendra Chahal: ₹18 crore
Arshdeep Singh: ₹18 crore (RTM)
Marcus Stoinis: ₹11 crore
Glenn Maxwell: ₹4.2 crore
Nehal Wadhera: ₹4.2 crore
Harpreet Brar: ₹1.5 crore
Vishnu Vinod: ₹95 lakh
Vijaykumar Vyshak: ₹1.8 crore
Yash Thakur: ₹1.8 crore

Retentions and Released Players

Ahead of the auction, PBKS retained Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh, while releasing several key players, including Shikhar Dhawan (retired), Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, and Liam Livingstone, to overhaul their squad.

PBKS’s IPL Journey

Punjab Kings are yet to win their maiden IPL trophy, despite coming close in 2014 when they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. After finishing 9th in the 2024 season, PBKS aims to bounce back with a revamped squad and end their title drought.

What Lies Ahead

With a mix of proven match-winners and young talent, Punjab Kings are looking to establish themselves as strong contenders in IPL 2025. The franchise still has ₹12 crore left in their purse, which they may use on Day 2 of the auction to fill any remaining gaps in their squad.

Fans will hope that PBKS’s bold moves at the auction will translate into success on the field, potentially bringing the coveted IPL trophy to Punjab for the first time.