Indian spin-bowling all-rounder Harpreet Brar continues with Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the IPL 2026 season, retained at ₹1.50 Crore. Known for his tight left-arm orthodox bowling, ability to control middle overs, and useful lower-order batting, Brar remains a valuable asset for PBKS.
With 49 IPL matches, impactful spells, and multiple seasons of consistent performance, Brar is an important part of Punjab’s spin attack under captain Shreyas Iyer.
IPL 2026 Contract Details
IPL 2026 Price & Team
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Team | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| IPL 2026 Price | ₹1.50 Crore |
| Retained Status | Retained |
| IPL Debut | 2019 |
| Role | All-rounder (Left-arm orthodox spinner) |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm Orthodox |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16 September 1995 |
| Matches Played | 49 |
PBKS backed Brar once again for 2026 because of his reliability, experience, and control with the ball on Indian pitches.
Who is Harpreet Brar?
Harpreet Brar is a left-arm orthodox spinner from Moga, Punjab, well-known for his accuracy, flight variation, and the ability to break partnerships. His domestic journey saw him dominate age-group cricket, including a memorable 6/54 in the CK Nayudu Trophy.
He made his IPL debut in 2019 and rose to fame in 2021 with a stunning spell against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he dismissed Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and AB de Villiers in the same match.
Since then, he has become one of Punjab’s most dependable spinners in T20 cricket, delivering economical spells and key breakthroughs.
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Harpreet Brar IPL Career Batting Stats
| Season | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 11 | 7* | 11.00 | 84.62 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 13 | 75 | 29 | 37.50 | 138.89 | 8 | 2 |
| 2023 | 13 | 52 | 17* | 8.67 | 126.83 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 | 22 | 14 | 7.33 | 88.00 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7 | 64 | 25* | – | 110.34 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 20 | 20* | – | 166.66 | 2 | 1 |
| All IPL | 49 | 244 | 29 | 20.33 | 120.20 | 19 | 10 |
Harpreet Brar IPL Career Bowling Stats
| Season | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Best | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 190 | 10 | 3/22 | 19.00 | 8.64 |
| 2024 | 38 | 303 | 7 | 2/13 | 43.29 | 7.97 |
| 2023 | 27.1 | 218 | 9 | 4/30 | 24.22 | 8.02 |
| 2022 | 16 | 146 | 4 | 3/26 | 36.50 | 9.13 |
| 2021 | 23 | 139 | 5 | 3/19 | 27.80 | 6.04 |
| 2020 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 0/41 | – | 10.25 |
| 2019 | 5 | 48 | 0 | 0/24 | – | 9.60 |
| All IPL | 811 balls | 1085 runs | 35 wickets | 4/30 | 31.00 | 8.03 |
Harpreet Brar IPL Auction Price History
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ₹20 Lakh | Punjab Kings |
| 2020 | ₹20 Lakh | Punjab Kings |
| 2021 | ₹20 Lakh | Punjab Kings |
| 2022 | ₹3.80 Cr | Punjab Kings |
| 2023 | ₹3.80 Cr | Punjab Kings |
| 2024 | ₹3.80 Cr | Punjab Kings |
| 2025 | ₹1.50 Cr | Punjab Kings |
| 2026 | ₹1.50 Cr (Retained) | Punjab Kings |
Why PBKS Retained Harpreet Brar for IPL 2026
1. Reliable Middle-Overs Bowler
Brar consistently controls the run rate and builds pressure with tight lines.
2. Proven Match-Winner
His 2021 spell vs RCB remains one of the iconic spells of the decade.
3. Left-Arm Spin Variety
Adds a crucial angle that PBKS depends on, especially on slow pitches.
4. Experienced Yet Improving
Over 49 IPL games, he has grown into a dependable role-specific player.
5. Handy with the Bat
Can contribute crucial runs at the back end of the innings.
Harpreet Brar’s Impact on PBKS for IPL 2026
Harpreet Brar is expected to be a major part of PBKS’ bowling attack again in 2026.
With Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Rahul Chahar around him, PBKS have one of the best-balanced bowling combinations.
Brar’s ability to deliver economical overs, remove big players, and handle pressure situations keeps him extremely valuable to the Punjab Kings setup.
