Punjab Kings build strong squad for IPL 2025 with Shreyas Iyer as captain

Punjab Kings made significant changes during the IPL 2025 auction, acquiring Shreyas Iyer for Rs 26.75 crore, making him the second most expensive player in IPL history. Iyer is expected to captain the team. The team entered the auction with the highest budget of Rs 110.5 crore and retained only two uncapped players. They strengthened their lineup with top Indian stars and overseas all-rounders, aiming for a competitive squad. The predicted playing XI includes explosive players like Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, and Glenn Maxwell, supported by a strong bowling attack featuring Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.