PBKS probable playing 11 for IPL 2026 after auction
Punjab Kings went into the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a budget of INR 11.50 crore. They had almost all bases covered and picked up just four players at the event held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) went into the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a budget of INR 11.50 crore. They had almost all bases covered and picked up just four players at the event held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16.
Punjab made it to the final last year under Shreyas Iyer's leadership. This time, they have roped in Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey, and Vishal Nishad to bolster their side. In this article, let's take a look at how Punjab Kings could line up in IPL 2026.
PBKS predicted playing 11 for IPL 2026 after auction
Top-Order: Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya forged a destructive partnership in IPL 2025. The blistering starts they provided at the top of the order played a key role in helping Punjab reach the finals. The right-hand opener finished with 549 runs from 17 innings at an average of 32.29 and a strike rate of 160.53. Meanwhile, Priyansh smashed 475 runs from 17 innings, averaging 27.94 at a strike rate of 179.25.
Captain Shreyas Iyer led his team from the front. He was the top-scorer for Punjab Kings, amassing 604 runs in 17 innings at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 175.07.
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