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Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar advocates for Harpreet Brar's inclusion in every Punjab Kings match this season, citing his effectiveness against all batters and ability to provide crucial powerplay overs. Bangar also expressed confidence in the opening partnership of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, though he noted Arya's recent domestic form could be a factor.
Left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar took 11 wickets in 8 IPL matches last season (2025) and former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar has said Punjab Kings (PBKS) should include Harpreet Brar in every match this season, stating that the left-arm spinner can be effective against both right- and left-handed batters. Punjab Kings, runners-up in 2025, begin their campaign against Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 31 at New Chandigarh. Brar has played 49 matches for the franchise since 2019, taking 35 wickets at an average of 31.
00, including one four-wicket haul. Last season was his most productive, with 10 wickets in eight matches at an average of 19. 00 and an economy rate of 8.
63, with best figures of 3/22. Speaking on JioHotstar, Bangar said Yuzvendra Chahal will handle the middle overs, and in the absence of Glenn Maxwell, Brar can provide overs in the powerplay. Maxwell was released after the previous season.
Bangar added that he had confidence in Brar during his time with the Punjab set-up. The spinner has 102 wickets in 105 T20 matches at an average of 23. 79, including four four-wicket hauls.