Prabhsimran Singh’s explosive 91 and Arshdeep Singh’s fiery opening spell powered Punjab Kings to a crucial win, boosting their IPL 2025 playoff hopes. Get match highlights, key stats, and expert analysis.
Prabhsimran’s 91, Arshdeep’s New-Ball Spell Take PBKS Towards Playoffs
In a must-win game that could define their season, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) delivered a comprehensive performance, overpowering the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a high-stakes IPL 2025 encounter at Wankhede Stadium. Spearheaded by Prabhsimran Singh’s blistering 91 and a lethal opening spell from Arshdeep Singh, PBKS registered a thumping 34-run win, significantly improving their Net Run Rate and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
The match saw PBKS climb to 5th place on the points table, just one win away from confirming a playoff berth, with two games left in the league stage.
Match Summary: PBKS vs SRH – Key Highlights
| Match Detail | PBKS vs SRH – IPL 2025 Match 58 |
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| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date | May 4, 2025 |
| Result | PBKS won by 34 runs |
| Player of the Match | Prabhsimran Singh (91 off 45) |
| Toss | SRH won the toss, elected to bowl |
Punjab Kings set a daunting target of 202 runs, thanks to a scintillating knock from Prabhsimran. In response, SRH faltered early under pressure from Arshdeep’s accurate swing bowling and eventually folded for 167 runs in 19.3 overs.
Prabhsimran Singh’s Match-Winning Knock
In one of his finest innings in the IPL, Prabhsimran Singh took on SRH’s bowling attack with confidence and flair. His 91 runs off just 45 balls featured 8 fours and 6 sixes, showcasing his ability to dominate both pace and spin.
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Prabhsimran built crucial partnerships — a 52-run stand with skipper Shikhar Dhawan and a 68-run blitz with Liam Livingstone — to guide PBKS past the 200-mark, which proved to be match-winning.
Arshdeep Singh’s Fiery Opening Spell
If Prabhsimran laid the platform, Arshdeep Singh ensured the victory with the ball. His new-ball spell dismantled SRH’s top order, removing both openers within the powerplay.
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He swung the ball both ways under the Wankhede lights, castling Abhishek Sharma with a peach and trapping Mayank Agarwal in front. His third wicket — Heinrich Klaasen — sealed SRH’s middle-order collapse.
PBKS Innings Summary
| Batsman | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prabhsimran Singh | 91 (45) | 8 | 6 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 34 (27) | 5 | 1 |
| Liam Livingstone | 39 (22) | 2 | 3 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 18 (10) | 1 | 1 |
| Total (20 overs) | 201/6 |
The total was competitive on a batting-friendly pitch, and Punjab’s bowlers made it look even more formidable.
SRH Fall Short Despite Late Fight
Chasing 202, Sunrisers Hyderabad stumbled early and could never fully recover. Only Aiden Markram (41 off 33) and Abdul Samad (32 off 17) provided some resistance, but the climb was too steep.
| SRH Batting Summary |
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| Aiden Markram – 41 (33) |
| Abdul Samad – 32 (17) |
| Rahul Tripathi – 21 (14) |
| Total – 167 all out in 19.3 overs |
PBKS’s spinners held their nerves in the middle overs, and death bowlers Harshal Patel and Curran wrapped it up in style.
Points Table Impact: PBKS Rises
This crucial win has drastically boosted PBKS’s playoff chances.
| Team | Matches | Wins | NRR | Points |
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| RR | 12 | 8 | +0.641 | 16 |
| KKR | 12 | 8 | +0.481 | 16 |
| CSK | 12 | 7 | +0.312 | 14 |
| PBKS | 12 | 7 | +0.197 | 14 |
| SRH | 12 | 6 | -0.103 | 12 |
With two matches left, PBKS needs at least one more win — ideally both — to cement a top-four finish.