Shocking! Shashank Singh leaks inside details of PBKS playing 11 even before IPL 2025
Punjab Kings all-rounder Shashank Singh has revealed the playing XI of the franchise even before the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has started. The batter also went on to predict the top four teams for the playoffs of this edition.
Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh made a massive jump in his career last year after he played some magnificent innings for the franchise in the IPL. The all-rounder, who was mistakenly picked by the team, was one of the retentions ahead of the IPL 2025.
Shashank Singh was one of the key players for the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024. The batter was the most consistent batter for the team and played some match-winning innings. His best came in the game against Kolkata Knight Riders, where his team chased a total of over 260 runs on the board.
Shashank Singh will be a vital cog in the wheel for Punjab Kings. But ahead of the IPL 2025, he has revealed the expected XI that his team will be fielding. For the openers, he kept Australia keeper Josh Inglis and India star Prabhsimran Singh.
According to Shashank Singh, skipper Shreyas Iyer will batting at No.3. Australian duo of Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis will be there in the middle order for Punjab Kings. They are vital for the team with bat and ball and will be holding the key for the franchise.
Shashank Singh then stationed himself at 6, claiming that he would be playing the role of finisher along with Nehal Wadhera. He then picked Marco Jansen, along with Harpreet Singh Brar, as the two all-rounders in the team for IPL 2025.
Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal will be there as well, while one among Yash Thakur and Kuldeep Sen will be there as an impact player.
Playing XI of Punjab Kings according to Shashank Singh for IPL 2025
Here's Playing XI of Punjab Kings according to Shashank Singh
Josh Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Singh Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
12th Player: Yash Thakur/Kuldeep Sen
Shashank picks the top four teams in the IPL 2025
Shashank Singh also went on to pick the top four teams in the IPL 2025. He picked PBKS, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and either Mumbai Indians (MI) or Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be the top four teams in the tournament.
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