Thanks to Prabhsimran Singh's blistering 83-run innings, Punjab Kings posted a challenging 201 runs at Eden Gardens. However, rain interrupted the match, ultimately resulting in a no-result. Both teams received one point each.
Prabhsimran Singh IPL Record: Punjab Kings' young opener, Prabhsimran Singh, achieved a historic milestone on Saturday against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). His magnificent 83-run knock helped him reach 1000 IPL runs, making him the first uncapped player to achieve this feat.
Prabhsimran reached this landmark in a rain-affected match that was eventually abandoned, but this did not diminish the impact of his impressive innings and crucial contribution to Punjab Kings.
Prabhsimran Singh's Stellar Innings
In the match played at Eden Gardens, Punjab Kings, batting first, set a formidable 201-run target. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya provided a spectacular start for the team, forging a 120-run partnership for the first wicket. Arya contributed a rapid 69 runs off 35 balls, including four sixes and eight fours.
Following this b opening, Prabhsimran Singh played a whirlwind innings, smashing 83 runs off 49 balls, including six sixes and six fours. His explosive batting put the team in a commanding position, though he missed out on a century, eventually dismissed by Vaibhav Arora.
First Uncapped Player to Reach 1000 Runs
Prabhsimran Singh has now amassed 1048 runs in his IPL career, a record that makes him the first uncapped player to reach this milestone in IPL history. His journey began in 2019 when he first made his IPL debut. Since then, he has showcased his batting prowess in 43 matches, making significant contributions to his team. This achievement secures Prabhsimran a special place in Punjab Kings' history.
Rain Affects the Match
The match began brilliantly, but rain interrupted play, eventually leading to its abandonment. Punjab Kings had scored 201 runs batting first, but the rain prevented the completion of their innings. After the excellent start provided by Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, the team's scoring rate slowed, and they were denied the opportunity to further enhance their total. Due to the rain, only a single over was bowled before the match was called off. Despite the abandonment, both teams were awarded one point each.
