In the IPL 2025 auction, teams quickly snapped up key Indian and foreign all-rounders to strengthen their squads for the new season. With versatile players adding immense value to teams and helping them balance their XI, they were, as always, in high demand.

Before the auction, one team made the brave decision to retain only two players, ushering in a new beginning: Punjab Kings. Their strategy in the auction was based on bringing in a strong leader and a reliable group of all-rounders.

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The team formed a squad of 25 players and added 23 new ones. His biggest buy was Shreyas Iyer, who signed for Rs 26.75 crore after a bidding war.

Their affinity for all-rounders in the auction has seen them strengthen both their batting and bowling units, making them one of the most balanced teams prepared for the toughest challenges.

The list of versatile players is the main pillar around which their strategies for IPL 2025 will be woven.

Punjab Kings boast of notable overall quality in IPL 2025

For IPL 2025, Punjab Kings have one of the strongest all-rounders. A look at its key all-rounders:

Marcus Stoinis: While an all-rounder who can open the batting and bowl at medium pace, Stoinis becomes an asset in both disciplines. He is of very high value to the Punjab Kings with his all-round skills. Since 2023, Stoinis has an average of 30 and a strike rate of 142 in all T20s and could be a great addition at the top for Punjab. In the 2024 IPL season, the Australian earned one ton and two fifties, batting at a strike rate of 148 for the Lucknow Super Giants.

Glenn Maxwell: With explosive batting and spin bowling, Maxwell is a match winner. His earnings have fluctuated in the IPL before but his ability to make shifts is beyond doubt and with RCB letting him go, Punjab have brought back the Australian to try and inflict damage from the middle order.

Marco Jansen: Jansen is developing into a reliable all-rounder who bowls with the new ball and can score quick runs in the lower order, adding depth and balance to the team. He has shown his ability to keep his nerves in check and is a dream bowler to have wickets that offer the slightest bit of help. With height in his favour, Jansen could be more than useful on the home ground of Punjab.

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Azmatullah Omarzai: Rising star Omarzai has become a reliable all-rounder with his excellent batting and bowling for Afghanistan. He adds considerable depth to this Punjab team and is a potential long-term option to consider.

Suryansh Shedge: Impressive throughout the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, Mumbai’s Shedge is an emerging player with batting and bowling potential, making him a suitable addition to the team. Shedge has been so impressive that he could start in your first-choice XI ahead of some of the big names.

Aaron Hardie: Australia’s Hardie has the ability to play medium pace and hit big sixes and adds a lot of depth to the team’s versatile group. Hardie is an emerging talent and taking advantage of him has given PBKS an excellent backup option for some of the more versatile players on their roster.

With an extraordinary combination of stars and some promising future talents, Punjab Kings are ready to take IPL 2025 by storm.

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