Punjab Kings dominated Day 1 of the IPL 2025 auction with marquee picks like Shreyas Iyer, Arsdeep Singh, and Yuzvinder Chahal. Read the full breakdown of their squad and strategy.

The IPL 2025 auction is off to an electric start, with Punjab Kings making headlines with their bold and calculated player selection.
On the first day of the auction, Punjab Kings impressively acquired a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, setting the stage for a promising IPL season While the rest of the purse a costing ₹22.50 crore, Punjab Kings has 13 slots, of which 6 are overseas. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their key picks.
Punjab Kings’ Top Picks on Day 1
- Shreyas Iyer
Price: ₹26.75 million
Role: Perfect angel
A marquee signing, Shreyas Iyer brings leadership, consistency and power to Punjab’s batting line-up. His ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed will be crucial.
- Arshdeep Singh
Price: ₹18 million
Role: Left-handed runner
Retained and rewarded for his consistent performance, Arshdeep is a key player in Punjab’s bowling arsenal. His knowledge of death will add great value.
- Yuvvendra Chahal
Price: ₹18 million
Function: Leg-side
The inclusion of Chahal strengthens Punjab’s spin department. With his ability to bowl tactically and take wickets, he is destined to dominate the middle overs.
- Marcus Stoinis
Price: ₹11 million
Activity: He does everything
The Australian adds depth to the powerful batting and bowling. Stoinis’ versatility makes him a valuable asset to Punjab.
- Glenn Maxwell
Price: ₹4.20 million
Activity: He does everything
Maxwell’s explosive batting and off-spin options make him a dynamic player who can single-handedly change the course of a match.
- Nehal Wadhera
Price: ₹4.20 million
Role: Young player
Rising star Wadhera brings youthful energy and a fresh stroke game to Punjab’s middle order.
- Harpreet Brar
Price: ₹1.50 million
Function: Spinner-everything
Known for impressive bowling rotations and easy low-level batting, Harpreet has been a credible player for Punjab.
- Vyashak Vijayakumar
Price: ₹1.80 million
Function: Moderate speed
Another addition to the squad, the winger’s ability to clear the ball quickly makes him a valuable prospect.
- Vishnu Vinod
Price: ₹95 million
Role: Wicketkeeper-batsman
Vishnu adds backup strength in the wicketkeeping department with his adaptability in the batting positions.
- Yash Thakur
Price: ₹1.60 million
Role: Fast striker
Thakur’s pace and accuracy provide Punjab with another exciting bowling option.
Punjab Kings’ selections are balanced in terms of experience and youth, with a focus on building a versatile team. After acquiring top-flight players like Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal and retaining core performers like Arshdeep Singh, Punjab are aiming to strengthen their line-up for the upcoming IPL season.
With ₹22.50 crore still on hand, Punjab Kings have enough room to develop new options on Day 2. Fans can expect the franchise to finalize its squad by targeting overseas players and bowlers in particular so the so.
The SherSquad is buzzing with excitement after Day 1, and the focus now shifts to Day 2. Will Punjab Kings add more firepower to their squad? Drop your predictions in the comments and stay tuned for more updates!