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Punjab Kings’ Prabhsimran Singh performs a shot on the Eden Gardens. (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Prabhsimran Singh etched his title into Punjab Kings‘ historical past books on Saturday, turning into the first uncapped batter from the franchise to cross the 1000-run milestone within the Indian Premier League. The younger opener achieved the landmark throughout his scintillating knock of 83 off 49 balls in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
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Prabhsimran’s innings, studded with six sixes and 6 fours, was instrumental in powering Punjab Kings to a commanding 201 for 4 after skipper Shreyas Iyer gained the toss and opted to bat first. The Patiala-born batter stitched a superb 120-run opening stand with Priyansh Arya, who blazed away to a 35-ball 69, laying the proper basis for an enormous whole.
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With Saturday’s innings, Prabhsimran now has 1048 runs from 43 matches, together with one century and 5 fifties for PBKS. He surpassed former Punjab batter Manan Vohra, who beforehand held the report amongst uncapped gamers with 957 runs in 45 video games.
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The 24-year-old has grown into a vital pillar for Punjab’s prime order and stays central to their title ambitions this season. His consistency has been significantly essential, with Punjab aiming for his or her maiden IPL crown.

Among present PBKS gamers, Shashank Singh follows with 512 runs in 23 matches, whereas former stars Paul Valthaty (499 runs in 21 matches) and Shahrukh Khan (426 runs in 33 matches) spherical out the checklist.

Meanwhile, Prabhsimran’s new opening associate Priyansh Arya continues to impress in his debut IPL season, already amassing 323 runs in 9 video games, additional strengthening Punjab’s prime order for the playoff push.