IPL 2025 Auction: Punjab Kings buy Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, check full list of players here

Punjab Kings, who had retained only two players ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction at Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, made the most expensive buy in the history of the tournament after buying Shreyas Iyer for Rs 26.75 crore. They also bought pacer Arshdeep Singh for Rs 18 crore. Another big but was leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for Rs 18 crore.

The franchise also bought Australian all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis to bolster their middle order.



Punjab Kings (PBKS) was expected to make bold moves, backed by a substantial war chest estimated to be around Rs 110.5 crore. This financial advantage gave the franchise an opportunity to reshape its lineup and aim for a fresh approach after years of missing out on the elusive title. Since the team’s inception, Punjab Kings have faced a series of underwhelming seasons, never quite managing to secure the championship.

Punjab Kings retentions

Shashank Singh (Rs 5.5 crore
Prabhsimran Singh (Rs 4 crore)

Punjab Kings buys

Arshdeep Singh (Rs 18 crore)
Shreyas Iyer (Rs 26.75 crore)
Yuzvendra Chahal (Rs 18 crore)
Marcus Stoinis (Rs 11 crore)
Glenn Maxwell (Rs 4.20 crore)
Nehal Wadhera (Rs 4.2 crore)
Harpreet Brar (Rs 1.5 crore)
Vishnu Vinod (Rs 95 lakh)
Vijaykumar Vyshak (Rs 1.8 cr0re)
Yash Thakur (Rs 1.6 crore)
Marco Jansen (Rs 7 crore)
Josh Inglis (Rs 2.60 crore)
Lockie Ferguson (Rs 2 crore)
Azmatullah Omarzai (Rs 2.4 crore)
Harnoor Pannu (Rs 30 lakh)
Kuldeep Sen (Rs 80 lakh)
Priyansh Arya (Rs 3.8 crore)
Aaron Hardie (Rs 1.25 crore)
Musheer Khan (Rs 30 lakh)
Suryansh Shedge (Rs 30 lakh)
Xavier Bartlett (Rs 80 lakh)
Pyla Avinash (Rs 30 lakh)
Pravin Dubey (Rs 30 lakh)

Punjab Kings

The Punjab Kings have taken a bold step by releasing most of their players, including some big names and key performers. The team retained only two players: young wicketkeeper-batsman Prabhsimran Singh and the versatile Shashank Singh. The decision to let go of several prominent players has set the stage for a near-total rebuild, giving Punjab the freedom to target new stars in the auction.


Among the big names released was the previous captain, Sam Curran, who was one of the most expensive players in the IPL history. Curran, known for his all-round capabilities and leadership potential, is likely to attract significant attention in the IPL auction. Alongside him, Punjab Kings also released seasoned players like Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, and Arshdeep Singh. Livingstone, a powerful middle-order batsman with the ability to turn matches around, and Rabada, a world-class pace bowler, were core components of the squad. Arshdeep Singh, an emerging talent with a promising bowling record, had also shown potential to become a linchpin of the Punjab Kings attack.

The decision to release these players indicates that Punjab Kings is willing to take risks in hopes of a fresh start. The release of key players opens doors for new leadership and a potential reshuffle of strategy under a revised lineup. With Rs 112 crore at their disposal at IPL auction, Punjab Kings is expected to bid for some top-notch international and domestic players who can bring both experience and dynamism to the team. In the IPL auction, Punjab Kings may also look to invest in young talents who can form a stable core for future seasons.

The IPL auction will be a test of Punjab Kings’ management as they aim to draft a squad capable of achieving their long-awaited IPL glory. Fans will be watching closely to see how the franchise uses its massive budget to bring together a winning team in the hope that this could be the season that finally breaks their title drought.