IPL 2025 - Top Players for PBKS & Qualification Scenario

Updated At: 2025/05/15

Punjab Kings had a strong start to IPL 2025. They started their campaign with 2 consecutive wins and established themselves as one of the strongest teams in the tournament. They did witness some unfortunate losses, but under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and the coaching of Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings bounced back in the league well and with much more positivity.

Before the suspension of the league, Punjab Kings stood at the 3rd spot in the point table with 7 wins and 3 losses. Their net run rate was +0.376. Punjab Kings have their strength in the bowling unit, which has been a consistent performer. Their another key to success is their top order batting unit that has a mixed combination of experienced and young players. Punjab Kings is one of the squads that has good depth in their batting unit, with a brilliant set-up of middle order and finishers.

In this article, we bring you a list of top performers for the Punjab Kings and their qualification scenario for the playoffs.

IPL 2025 - Top Players of Punjab Kings

1) Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh has again come out as the backbone for Punjab Kings. He was retained by the franchise by using the RTM rule, and the decision has worked in positive manner for everyone. Arshdeep Singh is known for starting the game on a strong note by dominating the top order of the opposition. He is currently the leading wicket-taker for Punjab, and as the tournament resumes, Arshdeep will play an important role for the team in the remaining fixtures.

IPL 2025 Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Arshdeep Singh	11	16	18.18	8

IPL Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Arshdeep Singh	76	92	25.46	8.88

2) Prabhsimran Singh

Before the start of the IPL 2025 mega auctions, Punjab Kings retained only two players, and Prabhsimran Singh was one of the names. The franchise showed their trust in the 24-year-old top-order batter, and he has played exceptionally well in the league. Prabhsimran Singh is the leading run-scorer for the team, and he is currently the 7th highest run-scorer in the league overall.

IPL 2025 Stats	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Prabhsimran Singh	11	437	39.72	170.03

IPL Stats	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Prabhsimran Singh	45	1193	26.51	154.13

3) Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer ed the team as the IPL 2024 title winner from the Kolkata Knight Riders. He settled in fast, and from the first match itself, the Punjab skipper announced his arrival for the team. Shreyas Iyert comes out to play at number 4 and anchors the inning well enough to take off the pressure from the lower order. Considering his experience in the format, he also handles the pressure if the top order has failed to score runs in any match.

IPL 2025 Stats	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Shreyas Iyer	11	405	50.62	180.80

IPL Stats	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Shreyas Iyer	127	3532	33.63	131.93

4) Yuzvendra Chahal

When it comes to spin bowling in the history of IPL, there is no one better than Yuzvendra Chahal. Chahal has been through a rough patch, but IPL 2025 has come out as the revival of his cricket career. He is the 2nd highest wicket-taker for Punjab Kings, and if his momentum continues, Yuzvendra Chahal will find himself in a much better position in the league.

IPL 2025 Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Yuzvendra Chahal	11	14	23.14	9.81

IPL Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Yuzvendra Chahal	171	219	22.49	7.94

5) Priyansh Arya

Priyansh Arya is a special mention in the list. The 23-year-old batter has been a strong pillar for Punjab Kings. He has proved his worth at every step. Priyansh Arya has not only scored runs for the team, but he also maintained a higher strike rate at the top order, which always tends to provide a good start to the team. If Punjab Kings reach the playoffs, Priyansh Arya will be in the spotlight in Indian cricket and at the best betting apps.

IPL 2025 Stats	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Priyansh Arya	11	347	31.54	192.77

Qualification Scenario of PBKS for IPL 2025

The best possible finish for Punjab Kings is 21 points if they win all the remaining games at the league stage. However, to qualify for the playoffs, they need to win two games out of the remaining three games in the league. If they are able to do so, Punjab Kings will qualify for the playoffs after a decade.