Kings of the Punjab also made calculated actions IPL 2026 mini auction While spending ₹121.50 crore to complete the 25-player squad in Abu Dhabi, ₹3.50 crore remains unspent. upon arrival IPL 2025 FinalPBKS retained a strong core of 21 players led by the captain Shreyas Iyerfocusing more on stability than complete rebuilding. The auction has added key reinforcements such as Australian all-rounders to plug the gaps left by such releases. Glenn Maxwell and Josh English.
Punjab Kings retention strategy and auction tactics in IPL 2026 Auction
PBKS entered the auction with just ₹11.50 crore and four gaps to fill, favoring value buys over bare-bones spending. Head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer IPL 2025 emphasized consistency around the runner-up, maintained the pace Arshdeep Singh and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal ₹18 crore each to strengthen the bowling. They targeted versatile overseas all-rounders to replace Maxwell’s firepower Cooper Connolly As an option as after its explosive Big Bash League form, including 59 off 31 balls in the opener. Ben Dwarshuis The left-arm pacer added depth as an internal qualifier Praveen Dubey and Vishal Nishad provided an economic staff balance of ₹ 30 lakh each. This approach reflects Ponting’s preference for balanced divisions that can adapt to a variety of conditions, combining experience with youth. Priyansh Arya and Nehal Wadhera.
The franchise has avoided over-indulgence by focusing on players who fit their needs for mid-range aggression and death. Releases of underperformers like Maxwell have freed up Iyer, Arshdeep and the overseas slots without breaking the spine. Marcus Stoinis. Iyer’s presence at the auction table ensured captain-driven decisions and underscored PBKS’ reliance on its IPL-winning pedigree. Kolkata Knight Riders. With the maximum of eight overseas players, the squad now has flexibility in the unders, positioning PBKS as title contenders in IPL 2026.
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PBKS Players Salaries in IPL 2026
Punjab Kings have finalized their 25-player squad for the IPL 2026 auction, spending ₹121.50 crore, leaving ₹3.50 crore unspent.
| S.No. | Player | Selling Price (₹) |
| 1 | Shreyas Iyer | 26 cries 75 |
| 2 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 18 million |
| 3 | Arshdeep Singh | 18 million |
| 4 | Marcus Stoinis | 11 million |
| 5 | Marco Jansen | 7 million |
| 6 | Shashank Singh | 5 cries 50 lakes |
| 7 | Ben Dwarshuis | 40 lakes |
| 8 | Nehal Wadhera | 4 cry 20 lakhs |
| 9 | Prabhsimran Singh | 4 million |
| 10 | Priyansh Arya | 3 cries 80 lakes |
| 11 | Mitchell Owen | 3 million |
| 12 | Cooper Connolly | 3 million |
| 13 | Azmatullah Omarzai | 2 cry 40 lakhs |
| 14 | Loki Ferguson | 2 crores |
| 15 | Vijay Kumar Vishak | 1 cries 80 lakes |
| 16 | Yash Thakur | 1 cry 60 lacs |
| 17 | Harpreet Brar | 1 cry 50 lakes |
| 18 | Vishnu Vinod | 95 thousand |
| 19 | Xavier Bartlett | 80 thousand |
| 20 | Praveen Dubey | 30 thousand |
| 21 | Vishal Nishad | 30 thousand |
| 22 | Suryansh Shedge | 30 thousand |
| 23 | Pyla Avinash | 30 thousand |
| 24 | Mushir Khan | 30 thousand |
| 25 | Harnoor Singh | 30 thousand |
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