Punjab Kings rising star Prabhsimran Singh etched his name into the IPL record books during their clash against Delhi Capitals, becoming the first uncapped batter to register four successive 50-plus scores in the tournament’s history. The milestone moment came in the 9.5th over of Punjab’s innings when he nudged Kuldeep Yadav off the back foot for a single to midwicket—bringing up yet another well-crafted half-century.
His latest fifty not only reinforced his growing stature as a dependable top-order batter but also set a franchise record.
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4 – Prabhsimran Singh (2025)
3 – Chris Gayle (2018)
3 – KL Rahul (2018)
3 – KL Rahul (2019)
3 – KL Rahul (2020)
Prabhsimran’s consistency at the top has been a major factor in Punjab Kings’ strong showing this season. His ability to provide quick, assured starts has helped anchor innings and put pressure on opposition attacks.
Earlier in the match, Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bat first at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala—signalling clear intent to post a strong total in a high-stakes encounter.
Punjab currently sit on 15 points from 11 matches, with 7 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no result. Their net run rate of +0.376 puts them in a strong position as the playoff race intensifies.
Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, have accumulated 13 points from 11 games, winning 6. However, a rough patch with two defeats in their last three outings has left them in a must win scenario. Victory in this game is crucial for both sides as they jostle for a spot in the top four and a place in the IPL 2025 playoffs.
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