In the highly anticipated clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, the home ground of defending champions KKR, PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh showcased a destructive innings of 83 runs off just 49 balls. His knock, comprising six fours and six sixes at a strike rate of 169.39, set the tone for PBKS, leading them to a total of 201/4 in 20 overs.
Prabhsimran’s aggressive batting will ensure that the KKR batters remain under pressure from the start, which could affect their innings. This innings is another fine performance from Prabhsimran this season. So far, he has scored 292 runs in nine matches at an impressive average of 32.44 and a strike rate of 168.79.
Prabhsimran Singh has scored 292 runs so far in nine games in the IPL 2025 at a strike rate of 168.78
His consistency, maturity in building an innings, and ability to accelerate when needed have been major assets for PBKS’s campaign. While he is yet to score a century this year, his contributions, including two crucial half-centuries, have been vital in setting the tone for the PBKS middle order.
Compared to his previous season, Prabhsimran’s evolution is clearly evident. In 2024, he scored 334 runs in 14 games at a strike rate of 156.81, but this year he has not only maintained his aggressive approach but also improved his strike rate, making him one of the most dangerous openers in this season of IPL 2025. In nine matches, he has already smashed 292 runs at a strike rate of 168.78, including two fifties.