After ending the IPL 2023 season in the 8th spot on the points table, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) have made some big changes to their playing XI and squad. The franchise released 5 players and has now added 8 players to their lineup with the Rs 29.1 crore they have left for the IPL 2024 auction.
With the 2024 edition of the IPL kicking off in March, one can’t possibly predict how the franchise will fare, but we can speculate about PBKS’ playing XI.
Players Bought by PBKS at the IPL 2024 Auction
Harshal Patel (11.75 crore), Chris Woakes (4.2 crore), Shashank Singh (20 lakh), Vishwanath Pratap Singh (20 lakh). Ashutosh Sharma (20 lakh), Rilee Rossouw (8 crore), Tanay Thyagarajann (20 lakh), and Prince Choudhary (20 lakh).
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How PBKS fared in the IPL 2024 auction
With two batters (Rilee Rossouw and Ashutosh Sharma), fast bowlers (Harshal Patel and Chris Woakes), and a plethora of all-rounders, PBKS have covered all of their bases.
Having 8 slots left (2 overseas), PBKS has made use of its resources. They end the IPL 2024 auction with eight picks, which helps PBKS have a balanced squad and playing XI.
PBKS Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2024
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh. Impact Sub: Atharva Taide.
Punjab Kings Full Squad
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone. Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia. Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh. Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.
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