
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.Most Consecutive 50+ Scores by a PBKS Opener: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.
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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.
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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.