Prabhsimran Singh Joins Elite Company with Historic Feat for Punjab Kings!
In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, Prabhsimran Singh set the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala ablaze with a scintillating knock for Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2025. The young opener, after a cautious start, unleashed a barrage of boundaries, reaching his half-century in just 30 balls. This explosive inning reaffirmed his status as one of the brightest talents in Indian cricket.
What makes this performance even more special is the historic milestone Prabhsimran achieved. With this knock, he recorded his third consecutive 50-plus score in the IPL 2025 season, joining an elite list of PBKS openers including Chris Gayle (2018) and KL Rahul (2018, 2019, 2020). This rare feat underscores Prabhsimran’s consistency and ability to dominate opposition bowlers at the top of the order. Below is the illustrious list of most consecutive 50+ scores by a PBKS opener:
- 3 – Chris Gayle (2018)
- 3 – KL Rahul (2018)
- 3 – KL Rahul (2019)
- 3 – KL Rahul (2020)
- 3* – Prabhsimran Singh (2025)
The match itself was a crucial encounter for both teams. Earlier in the day, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first, hoping to exploit early conditions at PBKS’s second home venue of the season in Dharamsala. Punjab Kings, currently placed fourth on the points table with 6 wins from 10 matches, are in a strong position for a playoff berth. Meanwhile, LSG, sitting sixth with 5 wins from 11 games, returned after a week-long break and are desperate for a victory to keep their postseason dreams alive.
Prabhsimran’s knock was not just a personal triumph but a reminder of Punjab Kings’ rich legacy of aggressive openers. At just 24 years old, the Punjab-born batter has already shown glimpses of brilliance since his IPL debut in 2019. His ability to adapt to different situations—whether anchoring the innings or accelerating with brute force—makes him a vital cog in PBKS’s setup. Fans will fondly remember his maiden IPL century last season, a testament to his potential as a match-winner.
Here are the playing XIs for the clash:
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Impact Substitutes: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Pravin Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett
Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav
Impact Substitutes: Ravi Bishnoi, Mitchell Marsh, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke
As the IPL 2025 season heats up, all eyes will be on Prabhsimran Singh to see if he can extend his incredible run of form and guide Punjab Kings deeper into the tournament. Can he surpass the legends he now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with? Only time will tell, but for now, the young dynamo has firmly etched his name in PBKS folklore at the iconic Dharamsala stadium.