Key Points

Prabhsimran Singh's fiery 83 powered Punjab Kings to 201/4 against Kolkata Knight Riders. The knock helped him cross 1000 IPL career runs in just 43 matches. His innings featured a dramatic acceleration—scoring 49 off his final 17 deliveries after a slow start. The 2023 season remains his most productive with 358 runs including a century.

Key Points: PBKS' Prabhsimran Singh Hits 1000 IPL Runs With 83 vs KKR

  • Prabhsimran scored 83 at 169 strike rate in PBKS' 201/4
  • Reached 1000 IPL runs in 43 matches
  • Explosive 49 runs off last 17 balls
  • 2023 season remains his best with 358 runs
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PBKS' Prabhsimran Singh completes 1,000 runs in the IPL

Prabhsimran Singh smashes 83 off 49 balls to cross 1000 IPL runs as PBKS posts 201/4 against KKR at Eden Gardens.

"His innings was that of two parts—34 off 32 balls, then 49 off just 17 – Match Report"

Kolkata, April 26

Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Prabhsimran Singh completed 1,000 runs in his Indian Premier League (IPL) career.

Prabhsimran reached the milestone during the IPL game against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

During the match, Prabhsimran played a superb knock of 83 in 49 balls, with six fours and six sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 169.39. His innings was that of two parts. In his first 32 balls, he made 34 runs at a strike rate of 106.25. But in his successive 17 balls, he exploded, getting 49 runs at a strike rate of 288.23.

This season, he has made 292 runs in nine innings at an average of 32.44, with a couple of half-centuries, and his runs are coming at a strike rate of 168.78. His best score is 83.

Overall, in 43 matches, he has made 1,048 runs at an average of 24.37 and a strike rate of 151.88, with a century and five fifties. His best score was 103.

The 2023 season was his best so far, with 358 runs in 14 matches at an average of 25.57 and a strike rate of 150.42, with a century and fifty, and the best score of 103.

Coming to the match, PBKS won the toss and opted to bat first. A 120-run stand between Prabhsimran (83 in 49 balls, with six fours and six sixes) and Priyansh Arya (69 in 35 balls, with eight fours and four sixes) started off things wonderfully for PBKS. Shreyas Iyer (25* in 16 balls, with a four and six) and Josh Inglis (11* in six balls, with two fours) ended PBKS' innings at 201/4 in 20 overs.

Vaibhav Arora (2/34) was the pick of the bowlers for KKR.

PBKS needs to defend 202 runs for their sixth win of the season.

- ANI

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Rahul S.
What an explosive innings from Prabhsimran! That acceleration after the first 30 balls was insane 🔥 PBKS finally getting some consistent performances from their young talent. Hope he keeps this form going!
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Priya K.
Congrats to Prabhsimran on 1000 runs! Though I feel he needs to work on his consistency - too many starts without converting to big scores. But today's knock shows his potential when he gets going.
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Amit D.
That strike rate of 288 in the last 17 balls is just ridiculous! 😳 PBKS might have found their perfect opener if he can play like this regularly. The partnership with Arya was pure entertainment!
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Sneha R.
So happy for Prabhsimran! Been following him since his U19 days. That century last season was special, but this innings might be even better given the match situation. More power to him! 💪
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Vikram J.
Interesting to see his career strike rate is over 150 - higher than I expected. PBKS should stick with him as their long-term opener. The team needs this kind of aggressive intent at the top.

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