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IPL 2025: Punjab Kings Team Analysis, Possible11, Full Squads
Updated - 18-MAR-2025 5:34 IST
With a mix of seasoned foreigners and up-and-coming local players, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) have made major squad changes for the 2025 IPL season in hopes to end their title streak. Their team, likely starting lineup, opportunities, threats, strengths, and weaknesses are all analyzed below, along with the match schedule.
SWOT Of Punjab Kings
Strengths
- Skilled Leadership: The batting order benefits from Shreyas Iyer's tactical knowledge and stability as captain.
- Strong All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis provide depth in the bowling and batting divisions.
- Strong Bowling Attack: PBKS has a flexible bowling lineup that includes the swing of Arshdeep Singh, the pace of Lockie Ferguson, and the spin of Yuzvendra Chahal.
Weaknesses
- Middle Order Differences: If early wickets fall, depending too much on top-order performance may show weaknesses.
- Players at Risk for Injuries: Glenn Maxwell and other important players have a history of injuries that could affect the team's performance.
Opportunities
- Young Talents: Nehal Wadhera and other young people have the opportunity to perform on a large stage.
- Strategic Leadership: With Ricky Ponting as their coach, PBKS may create creative plans to beat opponents.
Threats
- High Goals: Team spirit and performance under pressure may be impacted by the pressure to win a first title.
- Powerful Opponents: It is very hard to defeat well-balanced teams like the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
Punjab Kings Match Schedule
|
Date |
Opponent |
Venue |
Time (IST) |
|
March 25, 2025 |
Gujarat Titans |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
7:30 PM |
|
April 1, 2025 |
Lucknow SuperGiants |
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
7:30 PM |
|
April 5, 2025 |
Rajasthan Royals |
Chandigarh |
7:30 PM |
|
April 8, 2025 |
Chennai Super Kings |
Chandigarh |
7:30 PM |
|
April 12, 2025 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
7:30 PM |
|
April 15, 2025 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
Chandigarh |
7:30 PM |
|
April 18, 2025 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
7:30 PM |
|
April 20, 2025 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Chandigarh |
3:30 PM |
|
April 26, 2025 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
Eden Garden, Kolkata |
7:30 PM |
|
April 30, 2025 |
Chennai Super Kings |
Choupak Stadium, Chennai |
7:30 PM |
|
May 4, 2025 |
Lucknow SuperGiants |
Dharamshala |
7:30 PM |
|
May 8, 2025 |
Delhi Capitals |
Dharamshala |
7:30 PM |
|
May 11, 2025 |
Mumbai Indians |
Dharamshala |
3:30 PM |
|
May 16, 2025 |
Rajasthan Royals |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
3:30 PM |
Punjab Kings Full Squads For IPL 2025
Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Pannu, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Vishnu Vinod, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Xavier Bartlett, Pyla Avinash, Pravin Dubey and Shashank Singh
Punjab Kings Possible 11
Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, and Vyshak Vijaykumar.