Punjab Kings (PBKS) enter the IPL 2026 mini auction with a stable, all-round heavy squad and a clear focus on maintaining balance across departments. Having released only a handful of players, the franchise is set for a fine-tuning approach rather than a wholesale rebuild.
PBKS remaining purse for IPL 2026 auction
PBKS go into the auction with Rs 11.50 crore remaining, giving them moderate room to strengthen specific areas without major reshuffling.
PBKS remaining slots for IPL 2026 auction
The team has four slots available, including two overseas slots, allowing space for an impactful international signing and a back-up option.
PBKS released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction
Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Sen, Praveen Dubey.
The release of high-profile overseas names like Maxwell, Inglis, Hardie, and Jamieson hints at PBKS aiming to reshape their international core with fresher, more form-relevant options.
PBKS retained players for IPL 2026 season
Arshdeep Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Owen, Musheer Khan, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal.
The retained core features a solid mix of pace, spin, and all-round depth—Chahal, Arshdeep, Ferguson, Jansen, Stoinis, and Musheer Khan form the backbone of a well-rounded squad. Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh add reliability in the batting order.
With two overseas slots open and a need for finishing power or a specialised death bowler, PBKS are expected to make selective but impactful moves at the IPL 2026 auction.
