Prabhsimran Makes History- He delivered a sensational performance at MA Chidambaram Stadium, helping Punjab Kings (PBKS) secure a crucial victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and, in the process, etching his name into the IPL record books. The young opener smashed a brilliant 54 off 36 deliveries, striking 5 fours and 3 sixes, as PBKS chased down a target of 191 runs with two balls and four wickets to spare.
Historic Feat: Most IPL Runs by an Uncapped Player
With this match-winning knock, the 24-year-old Prabhsimran Singh became the highest run-scorer among uncapped players in the history of the Indian Premier League. He now has 1,102 runs in 44 innings at an average of 25.04 and a strike rate of 151.79, with 1 century and 6 fifties to his name — surpassing Manan Vohra, who previously held the record with 1,083 runs in 51 innings.
What sets Prabhsimran apart is his consistency and impact despite not having broken into the Indian national team. He has been a part of the IPL since 2019 and has scored 300+ runs in each of the last three seasons, underlining his steady growth and rising stature as one of India’s most promising domestic T20 talents.
Exclusive List – Most Runs by Uncapped Players in IPL (As of May 2025)
| Rank | Player | Runs | Innings | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 100s |
| 1 | Prabhsimran Singh | 1102 | 44 | 25.04 | 151.79 | 6 | 1 |
| 2 | Manan Vohra | 1083 | 51 | 22.10 | 130.63 | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | Rahul Tewatia | 1046 | 67 | 25.51 | 137.45 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Ayush Badoni | 912 | 42 | 24.64 | 135.78 | 4 | 0 |
PBKS vs CSK: Match Recap
After winning the toss, Punjab Kings opted to field first. CSK managed to post 190 runs, thanks to an explosive 84-run knock from Sam Curran, and 76 from Ayush Mhatre. However, a sensational final over from Yuzvendra Chahal, who picked up a hat-trick, derailed CSK’s momentum.
In reply, PBKS had a solid start with Prabhsimran setting the tone. Though wickets fell in the middle overs, captain Shreyas Iyer’s composed 72 and late cameos from Rishi Dhawan and Ashutosh Sharma helped Punjab seal the win and keep their IPL 2025 playoff hopes alive.
CSK Knocked Out of IPL 2025
On the other end of the spectrum, this defeat sealed Chennai Super Kings’ exit from IPL 2025, making them the first team to be officially eliminated this season. It’s been a disappointing campaign for the five-time champions, who have managed only two wins in ten games and have failed to find a consistent rhythm.
Questions are once again rising around MS Dhoni’s future, and this loss might well mark a turning point in the franchise’s transition.
Prabhsimran Credits Ricky Ponting for Turnaround
In the post-match presentation, a visibly elated Prabhsimran was quick to acknowledge PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting’s influence on his performance.
“I want to keep going when I get starts. All credit goes to Ricky sir for backing all the players. The captain and coach have created a great environment and are always talking to us and supporting us even if we have a bad day,” he said.
This kind of backing, Prabhsimran said, allowed him to play with freedom, take calculated risks, and focus on converting starts into match-winning knocks.
What’s Next for PBKS and Prabhsimran?
With 346 runs in 10 matches so far, Prabhsimran Singh is on course for his best-ever IPL season. His aggressive yet composed approach at the top has given PBKS strong starts, and if the team continues to perform, he might just emerge as one of the top contenders for the IPL 2025 Emerging Player Award.
Punjab Kings, who now move to the middle of the points table, still have a few must-win games ahead. Their playoff dream is alive — and a large part of that credit goes to the fireworks from Prabhsimran Singh.
