Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Auction: New Players and Prices

The Punjab Kings made a splash at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16, spending ₹8 crore to snag four new players. They welcomed Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly for ₹3 crore and quick bowler Ben Dwarshuis for ₹4.4 crore, leaving them with 21 players and four slots open as the season kicks off on March 26!

Quick rundown

1.Punjab Kings spent ₹8 crore to fill four slots at the IPL 2026 auction.

2.PBKS acquired Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly for ₹3 crore.

3.Ben Dwarshuis joins PBKS for ₹4.4 crore, boosting their bowling attack.

4.Uncapped players Pravin Dubey and Vishal Nishad were signed for ₹30 lakh each.

5.The IPL 2026 season will run from March 26 to May 31.

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