Will Punjab Kings Retain these 4 Players for IPL 2025?
Punjab Kings should prioritize retaining some players for the 2025 season to ensure a balanced and potent squad. Each of these players brings unique strengths to the team, whether it’s Kagiso Rabada’s strike bowling, Arshdeep Singh’s death-over skills, Shashank Singh’s dynamic batting, or Rahul Chahar’s reliable spin. Let’s take a closer look at why they should be retained.
Why Punjab Kings should retain these players for IPL 2025?
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada has consistently proven his worth as a strike bowler for Punjab Kings, especially in the 2022 season where he picked up 23 wickets at an impressive average of 17.65. Despite a slightly off performance in the following seasons, his ability to take wickets at crucial moments and his experience as an international bowler make him an invaluable asset. Punjab Kings should retain Rabada to ensure a strong and reliable bowling attack.
Kagiso Rabada’s IPL Bowling Career
| M | Inn | B | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Econ | Avg | SR | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 80 | 1818 | 2570 | 117 | 4/21 | 8.48 | 21.97 | 15.54 | 0 |
Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh has been a consistent performer for Punjab Kings since his debut. His ability to bowl under pressure, especially in death overs, has been critical for the team. Arshdeep’s left-arm pace adds variety to the bowling attack, and his knack for picking up crucial wickets makes him a player Punjab Kings cannot afford to lose.
Arshdeep Singh’s IPL Bowling Career
| M | Inn | B | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Econ | Avg | SR | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 65 | 1364 | 2052 | 76 | 5/32 | 9.03 | 27.0 | 17.95 | 1 |
Shashank Singh
Shashank Singh had a breakout season in 2024, scoring 354 runs at an exceptional strike rate of 164.65. His ability to play quick, impactful innings makes him a valuable asset, especially in the middle order. Given Shikhar Dhawan’s age and declining performance in recent seasons, retaining Shashank Singh would be a strategic move for Punjab Kings as they look to build a younger and more dynamic batting lineup.
Shashank Singh’s IPL Batting Career
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 19 | 7 | 423 | 68 | 35.25 | 262 | 161.45 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 25 |
Rahul Chahar
Rahul Chahar has been a key spin option for Punjab Kings, particularly excelling in the 2022 season with 14 wickets at an impressive average of 25.71. His ability to control the middle overs with his leg spin, coupled with his knack for picking up crucial wickets, makes him a vital part of Punjab Kings’ bowling lineup. Retaining Chahar will ensure Punjab Kings have a reliable spin option who can perform in various conditions.
Rahul Chahar’s IPL Bowling Career
| M | Inn | B | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 77 | 1664 | 2141 | 75 | 4/27 | 4/27 | 7.72 | 28.55 | 22.19 | 0 |
