When the Punjab Kings take the field in the IPL in 2024, they will be a confident bunch. This time, at the auction, PBKS paid approximately 25 crores to get a strong bunch of players. This time around, the squad has a complete roster of 25 players, and on paper, they seem menacing. PBKS was a very selective buyer, purchasing some excellent players in the auction. Let’s examine a few cricket players that could be valuable assets to their side in the 2024 Indian Premier League.

Probable Impact Players for Punjab Kings

Jitesh Sharma- The reason Jitesh Sharma gained attention was because of his bright future as a finisher. He has good ball striking ability and bats down the order. Since Jonny Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh are both expected to play as wicketkeepers, Jitesh Sharma, a wicketkeeper batter who is unable to make an impact with the ball, can be used as an impact substitute. He can be added if PBKS chooses to bat second as the impact player.

Harpreet Brar- This season, PBKS may also utilize the left-arm spinner as an impact player. The only impact Harpreet Brar can make is with the ball in hand because he is not a very good batter. When Punjab Kings bat, they can add a batter, and when they bowl, they can bring on Harpreet Brar as their impact player. In 13 IPL 2023 games, he claimed nine wickets with an outstanding average of 24 per game.

Prabhsimran Singh- Another possibility for PBKS to participate in the IPL as an impact player is Prabhsimran Singh. Prabhsimran Singh finished the 2023 season as the second-highest scorer for the Punjab Kings with 358 runs in 14 innings, including a fantastic century against the Delhi Capitals with 103 runs off 65 deliveries. As he opens the innings and keeps wickets, PBKS can add another bowler to the lineup by using him as an impact player.