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Prabhsimran Singh continued his stellar IPL 2025 form with a blistering 91 off 48 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. The PBKS opener credited his confidence and management backing for his consistent performances. His explosive knock helped Punjab Kings post a massive 236/5 at Ekana Stadium. With 437 runs this season, Prabhsimran is now PBKS's leading run-scorer.

Key Points: PBKS' Prabhsimran Credits Confidence for Third IPL 2025 Fifty

  • Prabhsimran smashes 91 off 48 balls at 189 strike rate
  • PBKS posts 236/5 against LSG
  • Credits management support for consistent form
  • Currently PBKS's highest run-scorer in IPL 2025
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I had a lot of confidence...: PBKS' Prabhsimran after third successive fifty of IPL 2025

PBKS batter Prabhsimran Singh reflects on his explosive 91-run knock against LSG, crediting confidence and management support for his IPL 2025 form.

"I had a lot of confidence from my last innings... playing the ball on its merit. – Prabhsimran Singh"

Lucknow, May 4

After hitting his third-successive half-century in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Prabhsimran Singh said that he feels confident after his previous innings and is trying to play every ball on its merit.

Prabhsimran continued his rich run of form, officially securing his best IPL season ever as an explosive PBKS smashed 236/5 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday. During the innings, Prabhsimran smashed 91 in just 48 balls, with six fours and seven sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 189.

Speaking after the post-innings break, Prabhsimran said, "I started well, I had a lot of confidence from my last innings. I got a chance early on and I was able to capitalize. There's no strategy as such, I'm playing the ball on its merit, want to thank the management as well for backing me. I felt I can take a bit of time after the powerplay. When you get set, when you have already scored 30-35, you need to convert it into something big, it is good that at times Shreyas (Iyer) is doing it, at times I am doing it and at times, Priyansh (Arya) is doing it. The score is really good, we have to bowl in good areas and win the match."

During the ongoing season, Prabhsimran is PBKS's highest run-getter and seventh-highest, with 437 runs in 11 matches and innings at an average of 39.72, with a strike rate of over 170 and four half-centuries. His best score is 91.

Coming to the match, LSG won the toss and opted to bat first. A quick cameo of 30 in 14 balls (one four and four sixes) by Josh Inglis and 78-run third wicket stand between Prabhsimran and skipper Shreyas Iyer (45 in 25 balls, with five fours and two sixes) and a 54-run fifth wicket stand between Prabhsimran and Shashank Singh (33* in 15 balls, with four boundaries and a six) took PBKS to 236/5 in their 20 overs.

Akash Maharaj Singh (2/30) and Digvesh Rathi (2/46) were the top wicket-takers for LSG.

PBKS needs to defend 237 runs to get their seventh win of the season.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Prabhsimran is proving why PBKS persisted with him! 🔥 That 91 was pure class - the way he targeted the spinners was brilliant. Hope he maintains this form for rest of IPL and maybe gets a national call-up soon? #FutureStar
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Priya M.
As a PBKS fan, I'm so happy to finally see one of our young talents delivering consistently! But I wish the team management had given him this freedom earlier. Better late than never though - what a season he's having!
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Amit S.
His strike rate of 170+ is insane! But I hope he doesn't get overconfident - we've seen many players have one great IPL season and then fade away. Needs to work on consistency across formats.
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Sunita R.
That partnership with Shreyas Iyer was match-winning material! 😍 Love how he's matured his game - earlier he used to just swing wildly, now he's picking his shots so well. More power to him!
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Vikas P.
While Prabhsimran is shining, let's not forget Shashank's cameo too! PBKS middle order is finally clicking. But our bowling remains weak - 236 is great but can we defend it? That's the real test.
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Neha T.
His humility is refreshing! "Playing every ball on its merit" - that's the right approach. Unlike some other young players who get arrogant after a few good innings. Wishing him continued success! 🙏

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