Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh continued his sensational form in IPL 2026, registering his third consecutive half-century of the season. The young batter now holds the record for the most 50-plus scores for the Punjab Kings at the age of 25.
The right-hand batter overtook David Miller (9) and Shaun Marsh (6) in the process. His consistency at the top has made him one of PBKS's most dependable performers this season.
Dominant Middle Overs as PBKS Score 85 Runs in 7-13 Over Phase
Punjab Kings took control during a dominant middle-overs phase, smashing 85 runs without loss between overs 7 and 13. Prabhsimran Singh led the charge with aggressive stroke play, taking on the bowlers with intent. He hit a six and a four off Deepak Chahar, followed by consecutive boundaries against Hardik Pandya.
Despite a tight
spell from young spinner Ghazanfar, who returned impressive figures of 4-0-31-2, PBKS maintained strong momentum. Prabhsimran brought up his fifty with an 18-run over off Shardul Thakur.
MI vs PBKS: Shreyas Iyer Scores 3rd Consecutive 50
A defining moment of the innings came through a 100-run partnership between Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer. The stand anchored Punjab Kings' innings and shifted momentum firmly in their favour.
For Iyer, the innings was particularly significant as it marked his third consecutive fifty of the season and his first-ever half-century at the Wankhede Stadium in 10 IPL innings, ending a long wait for success at the venue.
MI vs PBKS: Brief Scores
Mumbai Indians posted 195/6 in 20 overs against Punjab Kings. Quinton de Kock starred with an unbeaten 112 off 60 balls, while Naman Dhir scored 50. Arshdeep Singh took 3/22. PBKS reached 85/0 in overs 7-13 with Prabhsimran Singh leading the charge.
