IPL 2025 Punjab Kings: IPL 2025 has moved towards its final phase. In the season, four teams have been eliminated from the playoff race. Now there is a race between 6 teams to get a place in the playoffs, in which Punjab Kings are seen one of the strong contenders. So here we will tell you why it was decided on the day of the start of the tournament on 22 March, that Punjab will play the Kings playoff matches.
Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting pair (Punjab Kings)
Let us know that the pair of Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting have done wonders for Delhi Capitals. For three years, the team has made it to the playoffs thanks to the pair of both. Now the pair of both are seen doing amazing for Punjab. Punjab is performing amazing, due to which their arrival in the playoffs is almost fixed.
Ponting and Iyer’s pair for Delhi for three consecutive years
Let us know that in 2019, 2020 and 2021, Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer were part of Delhi Capitals. Ponting was the head coach of the team, while Iyer joined Delhi for two years captain (2019 and 2020) and one year batsman. For three consecutive years, Delhi had confirmed a place in the playoffs.
Punjab’s Amazing season in 2025 season (Punjab Kings)
Significantly, Punjab made major changes in the team for IPL 2025. First made Australian veteran Ricky Ponting the head coach. Then in the mega auction, the title winning captain Shreyas Iyer was bought for a price of Rs 26.75 crore. The pair of both started doing amazing for Punjab from the beginning.
So far, Punjab has played 11 matches in the season, winning 7 and lost 3. At the same time, a match of the team remained inconclusive. With this, the team is at the third position in the table by securing 15 points.
