In the 31st match of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. Josh Inglis, the English-born Australian cricketer, has debuted for Punjab Kings in the 2025 Indian Premier League against KKR. Known for his explosive batting and reliable wicketkeeping, Inglis was acquired by PBKS fir ₹2.60 crore during the the IPL 2025 mega auction. He came as a replacement for the injured Marcus Stoinis made his first appearance today in IPL 2025.
Born on March 4, 1995, in Leeds, England, Inglis moved to Australia at 14 and started building a name for himself in local cricket with Western Australia and Perth Scorchers. He has since played for Australia across all three formats, making his mark by scoring a century on his Test debut in January 2025 against Sri Lanka and posting a fierce 43 ball hundred in T20Is the fastest such effort by an Australian.
Although there has been much done by him in IPL, Inglis’s IPL debut did not go according to his plans. He fell just for 2 runs off 6 balls to Varun Chakaravarthy without making an impression as PBKS collapsed for 111 runs. Nevertheless, the credentials of Inglis do the talking. He’s famous for his aggressive stroke play, versatility, and leadership attributes that have made him stand out as one among Australia’s best talents.
Though his inaugural IPL appearance failed to impress, Josh Inglis is still a bright addition in the Punjab Kings’ lineup. With numerous games to play, the fans will be looking to watch the Aussie icon produce performances of the type with which he’s famous on the international circuit.