IPL 2024: Prabhsimran Singh’s explosive innings won everyone’s heart at Eden Garden, PBKS had a great start against KKR.

Currently, the best match of the Indian Premier League 2024 is being played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Garden, Kolkata. In this match, Punjab Kings won the toss and decided to bowl first. However, the batsmen of Kolkata team batted very well in this match and made a big total against Punjab.

Let us tell you, batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 261 runs losing six wickets in 20 overs. On behalf of the team, information player Sunil Narayan batted brilliantly and played an explosive inning of 71 runs with the help of 9 fours and 4 sixes in 32 balls. Apart from Sunil Narayan, Phil Salt contributed 75 runs in 37 balls with the help of 6 fours and 6 sixes. Both of them did not spare any bowler of Punjab Kings and hit hard against everyone.

In reply, Punjab Kings also made a very good start and scored 93 runs after losing one more wicket in six overs against Kolkata Knight Riders. On behalf of Punjab, the brilliant batsman Prabhsimran Singh batted brilliantly and scored 54 runs in 20 balls with the help of four fours and five sixes. Prabhsimran Singh did not spare any Kolkata Knight Riders bowler in the power play and hit hard against all of them.

However, Prabhsimran Singh was run out at the crucial time. Punjab Kings need 262 runs to win the match against Kolkata and due to the explosive innings of Prabhsimran Singh, the team has got off to a great start.

Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 261 runs losing 6 wickets in 20 overs.

For Kolkata Knight Riders, Venkatesh Iyer played an inning of 39 runs while captain Shreyas Iyer contributed 28 runs. Andre Russell scored 24 runs. For Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh took two wickets for 45 runs in four overs while captain Sam Curran, Harshal Patel and Rahul Chahar took one wicket each.

Prabhsimran Singh run-out reminded of Suresh Raina’s run-out against Punjab Kings in knock-outs in IPL 2014. pic.twitter.com/cRtRLhM4Iv

—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 26, 2024

Well Played Prabhsimran Singh 👏

📷: Star Sports#KKRvPBKS #PBKSvKKR #IPL2024 #TATAIPL2024 #KKR #AmiKKR #PrabhsimranSingh #SaddaPunjab pic.twitter.com/nVCI64ipMR

— SportsTiger (@The_SportsTiger) April 26, 2024

This is first time in IPL history that all openers(both side) scored fifty in same match.

This is first time in T20 cricket history that 4 openers scored fifty with 200+ strike rate in a match.

Philip Salt, Sunil Narine, Prabhsimran Singh and Johnny Bairstow. pic.twitter.com/PufVwlV53H

— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) April 26, 2024

This is the FIRST ever IPL match where all 4 openers scored 50+ runs.

Phil Salt 75(37)
Sunil Narine 71(32)
Prabhsimran Singh 54(20)
Jonny Bairstow 57*(27) so far#KKRvPBKS

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) April 26, 2024

Prabhsimran Singh 🔥#KKRvPBKSpic.twitter.com/EcpK7EJLdq

— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) April 26, 2024

PRABHSIMRAN SINGH SMASHED FIFTY FROM JUST 18 BALLS WHILE CHASING 262 RUNS.

— Helvin Cardoz ❤️ (@CardozHelvin) April 26, 2024

Prabhsimran Singh run out for 54 (20).

– An unlucky dismissal for Prabh! PBKS 93/1 after Powerplay.

— Helvin Cardoz ❤️ (@CardozHelvin) April 26, 2024

“Prabhsimran Singh’s innings ends in heartbreak, but his performance today was nothing short of phenomenal! 🏏👏 Despite the unfortunate end, he played a scintillating knock, showcasing immense talent and determination. Well played, Prabhsimran!” pic.twitter.com/rFC8I5BEmK

— Hemant (Sports Active) (@hemantbhavsar86) April 26, 2024

Fastest IPL fifties for PBKS (by balls taken)

14-KL Rahul vs DC, Mohali, 2018
17- Nicholas Pooran vs SRH, Dubai. 2020
18-Prabhsimran Singh vs KKR. Kolkata, 2024*
19-David Miller vs RR. Sharjah. 2014
19-KL Rahul vs CSK. Mohali, 2019#KKRvPBKS

— CricSixes2.0 (@cricsixes) April 26, 2024

I really like Prabhsimran Singh a lot, he has that Punjabi puttar in his blood, always fearless.#PBKSvsKKR

— Delhi Capitals Fan (@pantiyerfc) April 26, 2024