IPL 2025: 4 Major Reasons Behind PBKS Reaching the IPL Playoffs After Over a Decade

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have finally reached the IPL playoffs after 11 long years. This is their first appearance in the playoffs since 2014, when they were the runners-up. It is only because of some major reasons that their journey to the IPL 2025 playoffs has been made possible. These reasons are intelligent player picks, quality performances by the top-order batsmen, good leadership, and consistent bowling. These are the four major reasons behind PBKS's success this season:

 

4 Major Reasons Behind PBKS Reaching the IPL 2025 Playoffs 

 

Solid Start from the Top-Order

 

One of the major reasons for the success of PBKS is the positive performance of their top-order batsmen. The opening duo, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, provided the team with solid starts in most matches. Prabhsimran made 458 runs from 12 matches, while Priyansh made 356 runs, including an outstanding century. Their powerplay solidity at the top provided the team with the confidence to post or chase decent totals. Their partnership provided the team with early confidence.

 

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Smart Auction Picks

 

The team management of PBKS made some extremely smart decisions in the 2025 auction. They chose young talents such as Priyansh Arya and Nehal Wadhera, who played extremely well. Every player roped in were made aware of their role in the team and they delivered it accordingly and impressed everyone with their performance. The team now has a better balance of batters and bowlers, which has increased the flexibility and balance in the team.

 

Excellent Leadership by Shreyas Iyer

 

Shreyas Iyer's captaincy has also changed the fortunes for PBKS. The title winning sipper captained the side excellently on the field and took wise decisions in crunch situations. Not only with the captaincy, but Iyer also delivered with the bat, providing solidity to the middle order. His composed and confident approach instilled confidence in the team and allowed them to remain focused and perform without any pressure.

 

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Strong Bowling Attack

 

PBKS bowlers have complemented the team throughout the season. They have picked crucial wickets in the middle overs, as well as halted the flow of runs in the death overs. The bowlers cooperated nicely with the fielders, and this synergy helped them win close games in large numbers. Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen, who has played at lot of T20 cricket, have utilized their experience.

 

Conclusion

 

Punjab Kings' qualification for the playoffs in is result of proper planning, excellent team performance and brilliant captaincy. The team now aims to continue performing well in the knockout stage and hopes to lift their first IPL trophy.