The year 2025 marked a historic turnaround for the Punjab Kings. Under Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, PBKS broke their long playoff drought and stormed into just their second IPL final in franchise history. With 9 wins in the group stage and a settled core, Punjab enter the IPL 2026 auction as one of the most stable sides. With ₹11.5 crore in hand, Punjab’s strategy is clear — smart, role-specific buys instead of big-name splurges. Watch the video to find out the loopholes PBKS will look to plug during the auction.