Punjab Kings batter Prabhsimran Singh has sent a direct message to supporters after the franchise’s slide of form, with four straight defeats following a strong start that included an unbeaten run in their opening seven matches of the IPL 2026 season. Despite the recent setbacks, PBKS still hold the advantage in the race for the playoffs, and the attacking opener used the platform to urge fans to stay with the team as they gear up for their next outing against the Mumbai Indians.
Quick facts
- Prabhsimran Singh said Punjab Kings have lost four matches but are still fourth on the points table.
- He urged supporters to turn out in large numbers in Dharamsala for the match.
- Punjab Kings next play Mumbai Indians (MI) after the message was shared.
- Prabhsimran has made 382 runs in 11 matches for PBKS this season.
- In his last three matches, his scores were 15, 3, and 18.
- PBKS record after 11 matches: six wins, four defeats, and one no-result.
- CSK and Rajasthan Royals are currently placed fifth and sixth, respectively.
- A loss to MI could potentially push PBKS out of playoff spots.
In a video posted by the franchise on Instagram, Prabhsimran kept his tone grounded even as he acknowledged the tough stretch. The 25-year-old, speaking from Dharamsala, asked the “Sher Squad” to back PBKS through the difficult phase, insisting that qualification and the trophy still remain the target.
Prabhsimran’s own season has been a bright spot for Punjab Kings so far. He has accumulated 382 runs across 11 matches, establishing himself as one of the standout batters in the campaign. Yet the momentum has dipped recently, and his batting has not come off in the way it did earlier in the tournament.
Over the last three games, he has struggled to deliver the sharp starts PBKS would like to build on. Against Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals, he managed scores of 15, 3, and 18 respectively, leaving the franchise without the kind of early impact that had helped them during their better run.
Looking ahead to the contest with MI, Prabhsimran asked fans to fill the ground in Dharamsala and make the venue feel like home for PBKS. He also framed the next match as a must-win step to arrest the slide and regain confidence.
“Sat Sri Akal, Sher Squad! I’m speaking to you from Dharamsala. We’ve certainly lost four matches, but we’re still fourth on the table, and we’ll make sure to qualify and lift the trophy. I can only say that your support is very important to us. Support us and turn Dharamsala red. The next match is against Mumbai; we have to win it and make a comeback from there. We will lift the trophy. Support us; your support is very much needed,” Prabhsimran said in the video.
Punjab Kings’ position in the standings reflects both the progress they’ve made and the threat posed by teams around them. With six wins, four defeats, and one no-result from their first 11 matches, they are currently placed fourth. However, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals are hovering closely in fifth and sixth, meaning the margin for error is shrinking fast.
With that context, the upcoming match against MI carries extra weight for PBKS. A defeat in their next game could be enough to knock them out of the playoff qualification positions entirely, turning Prabhsimran’s plea for a full-throated home support into a critical part of their turnaround.
