Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh is turning heads in IPL 2025, and now he’s drawn a big comparison from none other than Matthew Hayden. The former Australian legend and CSK star said that Prabhsimran reminds him of a young MS Dhoni from 2010 — fearless, powerful, and aggressive.
“Back in 2010, There Was a Young Dhoni” – Hayden
Speaking during the mid-innings break on Star Sports, Hayden said:“He’s got great power. Back in 2010, there was a young MS Dhoni launching balls with ease. Prabhsimran has a similar base and bat speed. He’s fearless.”
Hayden added that Prabhsimran’s ability to control the innings and force bowlers into making mistakes shows maturity beyond his years.
PBKS Backed Their Young Star – And It Paid Off
Unlike most franchises, Punjab Kings showed faith in Prabhsimran by retaining him ahead of the auction, despite him being uncapped. And the 24-year-old is making sure that decision looks wise.
He smashed 91 off just 48 balls at a strike rate of 189.58 against Lucknow Super Giants, hitting 7 sixes and 6 fours. It was one of the most dominant knocks of the season.
PBKS Dominate LSG in High-Scoring Clash
Thanks to Prabhsimran’s brilliance, PBKS posted 236/5 in their 20 overs at Dharamsala. Key contributions included:
- Josh Inglis: 30 off 14 balls
- Shreyas Iyer: 45 off 25 balls
- Shashank Singh: 33* off 15 balls
The total proved too much for LSG, who ended at 199/7, handing Punjab a crucial win in their playoff push.
“2 Points Matter a Lot” – Prabhsimran Reacts
After being named Player of the Match, Prabhsimran said:
“It’s a very good knock. These two points matter a lot. I was set when dropped, so I wanted to capitalise. Once I got my eye in, the goal was to take the team past 200.”
He also praised his teammates: “Someone steps up every match. That’s why we are winning.”
PBKS Climb in Playoff Race
With this win, Punjab Kings remain strong contenders for a playoff spot. And with Prabhsimran Singh in form and being compared to legends like Dhoni, PBKS fans have every reason to believe this could be their season.
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