Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Punjab Kings: From Auction Spendthrifts to Finalists in a Year
Punjab Kings, a cricket team in the Indian Premier League, had a great season.
They reached the final for the first time in 11 years.
Their captain and coach, Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting, did a great job.
The team is happy with their current players and might not need to buy more in the next auction.
They want to win the IPL trophy this time.
PBKS reached their first final in 11 seasons under Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting
The team has Rs 11.5 crore left and only 4 slots to fill for the 2026 IPL
PBKS management is content with their current squad and may not need to spend much in the auction
Co-owner Ness Wadia credits Iyer and Ponting for the team's remarkable turnaround
PBKS aims to win the IPL trophy after inspiring fans with their brand of cricket last season
- Who
- Punjab Kings cricket team
- What
- Reached IPL final after 11 years
- When
- In the 2025 IPL season
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to the successful leadership of Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting
Spenders
Savers
Auction strategy
Spenders
Spend heavily to build a strong team
Savers
Build a stable core and spend minimally
- Current budget
- Rs 11.5 crore
- Slots to fill
- 4
- Captain
- Shreyas Iyer
- Coach
- Ricky Ponting
- Goal for 2026
- Win the IPL trophy