Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh carved out a place in the IPL record books by becoming the first uncapped Indian batter to reach a 500-run milestone in two different IPL seasons. He delivered the breakthrough during PBKS’s seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday night, helping his side chase 197 with plenty of room to spare.
Key takeaways
- Prabhsimran Singh became the first uncapped Indian to score 500-plus runs in two separate IPL seasons.
- He struck 69 off 39 balls, featuring seven fours and two sixes, in PBKS’s successful chase of 197.
- Punjab Kings won by seven wickets, reaching the target with one over remaining.
- Skipper Shreyas Iyer made an unbeaten 101 off 51 balls to drive the run chase.
- With the victory, PBKS moved to fourth place in the points table with 15 points.
Prabhsimran’s milestone and the chase
In the pursuit of 197, Prabhsimran set the tone at the top and steadily built the innings. His 69 came off 39 deliveries and arrived at a brisk pace, with seven boundaries and a pair of maximums that kept the required rate under control. The knock proved pivotal in Punjab’s chase, allowing them to keep momentum rather than chase the game down under pressure.
The innings also marked a second occasion where he crossed 500 runs in an IPL season. He previously had amassed 549 runs in 2025, and with this latest effort in 2026, he once again surpassed the 500 mark—an achievement that sets him apart as the first uncapped Indian to do so twice.
Punjab’s winning formula: Iyer’s century and Lucknow’s total
Punjab Kings backed up their chase with a dominant all-round display against Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer, captaining the side, played a match-defining role by smashing an unbeaten maiden IPL century. His 101 off 51 balls anchored the innings and ensured PBKS kept accelerating towards the target.
Alongside Iyer, Prabhsimran’s 69 off 39 helped the partnership keep the scoreboard moving, and together they guided PBKS to a comfortable finish. The win came by seven wickets, with Punjab reaching the required score with an over to spare, taking them into fourth place in the standings on 15 points.
Earlier in the evening, Lucknow posted 196/6 after getting off to a strong start. Josh Inglis top-scored with 72 off 44, while Abdul Samad contributed a quick 37. Despite those early contributions, Punjab’s bowlers maintained pressure and struck at regular intervals, with Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen among those who took breakthroughs.
Even with the resistance shown by Lucknow during their innings, the final total was not enough. PBKS batters overhauled the target smoothly, sealing the chase against LSG in their IPL 2026 fixture at Ekana Stadium.
