Another emerging cricket talent is blooming under Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh. The emerging talent is known other than Prabhsimran Singh, who recently hammered a match-winning 102-run knock against the Australia A team for a winning cause. It was a commendable victory for India A, chasing a target of 317 runs.

Prabhsimran played his quickfire innings, maintaining a strike rate of 150.00 against 68 balls. His innings was laced with eight 4s and seven 6s. Cricket fans across social media platforms praised the top-order batter for the power-packed batting display. A day after the India A vs. Australia A unofficial one-day match, a video of the top-order batter has started to surface on Instagram. The video is all about the preparations of Prabhsimran Singh and how he keeps himself ready for the matches.

Through this video we can see how Yuvraj Singh is guiding the batter. The former international is seen instructing the Punjab-born during the net session. It is now well known that Yuvraj has been working as a mentor and coach for multiple talented Indian batters, including Abhishek Sharma, Priyansh Arya, and Prabhsimran Singh. 

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Yuvraj Singh helped Prabhsimran Singh to develop more

Prabhsimran's IPL 2025 was remarkable. He was one of the key instruments to guide Punjab Kings (PBKS) to the final of the tournament, where they lost against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Singh has been with PBKS since IPL 2019. 2025 proved to be his best campaign for the franchise.

In 17 matches and 17 innings, the right-handed batter accumulated 549 runs at a batting average of 32.29, including four well-controlled half-centuries. Against Australia A team, he scored a century and a half-century as well in Kanpur. 

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A commendable victory for India A team chasing Australia A (IND A vs AUS A) team's first innings: 316 runs at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. The high-scoring encounter between these teams was more entertaining because of Prabhsimran Singh, who played a match-deciding102-run innings against 68 deliveries, maintaining a strike rate of 150.00. His innings was laced with eight 4s and seven 6s. 

The Australia A team, captained by Jack Edwards, registered 316 runs in the first innings of the match. The Aussie skipper himself scored 89 off 75, which was the highest individual score of the match for the team. Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana did their bowling part well by clinching 6 wickets together. Arshdeep took 3, and Harshit took 3. Ayush Badoni claimed a brace. Arshdeep was the best bowler of the game, as he spent only 38 runs in 10 overs, including a couple of maiden overs, and claimed 3 scalps. 

The target of 317 runs was stiff enough to chase down. But India A was ready with their own version of attacking batting. For the opening pair, Prabhsimran and Abhishek Sharma stitched an 83-run partnership in 11.2 overs. 

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PBKS praised the effort 

Australia A team found some glimpses of hope as they quickly got rid of Sharma and Tilak Varma. But Prabhsimran Singh was then in full flow, making strokes on both sides of the field. The opener showed no mercy for Cooper Connolly, Tanveer Sangha, or Jack Edwards. On the first ball of the 20th over, he made a poor connection on a Tanveer Sangha delivery and was caught out. Prabhsimran departed for a well-made 102, which was for a winning cause. 

Just Prabh power lighting up Kanpur 🔥🫶#IndAvAUS pic.twitter.com/LUgRuaE6hy

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) October 5, 2025

Punjab Kings, the runner-up of the previous Indian Premier League season, from their official social media platforms shared an appreciation post for the batter's heroic innings in Kanpur. In the IPL 2025, the batter was one of the key instruments for PBKS' dominating run in the group stage. 

Recently, a video shared by cricket icon Yuvraj Singh brought back memories for many young Indian cricketers of the iconic moment he hit six sixes in an over during the 2007 T20 World Cup. The moment continues to inspire a new generation of cricketers who say they owe their love of the game to that moment.

Abhishek Sharma revealed, “The entire country knows that I was inspired by Yuvi Paaji when he helped India win the 2007 T20 World Cup and hit those six sixes. That was the moment when I got inspired and realized that I wanted to play for the country.” Similarly, Prabhsimran Singh shared, “Everyone knows about those six sixes he hit. That's the one memory I want to share from my side.”

All-rounder Abdul Samad added, “Yuvi Paaji's six sixes against England are everyone's favourite.” Nehal Wadhera, another batter, echoed the sentiment: “Yuvi Paaji, I can never forget the time when you hit six sixes off Stuart Broad. I believe that was the moment when you made every Indian feel proud.”

A Moment That Lives Forever

Golfer Karandeep singh Kochhar recalled watching the feat as a child: “I still remember being a little kid, sitting at home and watching that wonderful moment. I remember the iconic Ravi Shastri commentary as well. I think it's a moment that will live on forever. When I still see that, like, four-five-minute highlight, you know, it's just such an inspiring moment still.”

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Yuvraj Singh played for India in 40 Test matches, 304 One Day Internationals, and 58 T20 Internationals. In these formats, he has scored a cumulative total of 11,778 runs and has taken 148 wickets. He was a huge factor in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup win and also got the Player of the Tournament award in the 2011 ODI World Cup victory.

Yuvi Paaji's legendary innings keeps on inspiring not only his fans but also all the sportspeople that were amazed by it. It tells how, through one stunning event, a whole generation of people can be encouraged to set up high goals and work hard to get success in the field.

The second day of the third round of the Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 saw several players putting in their hard work for better results with the bat and ball in hand. Jharkhand was at a strong position against Punjab, while on the other hand, Mumbai was inches closer to getting to Haryana’s score of 364 runs.

On the third and final day of the round, Jharkhand set a massive target of 403 runs in 45 overs for the Punjab side, who started quickly and raced away to 25/0 in their three overs. Prabhsimran Singh celebrated a fine half-century in just 30 balls as they went off to a flying start to 86/0 in nine overs.

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Indian Railways were able to defend 112 runs in the fourth innings as the Baroda side was bundled out for 90 runs. Three of their bowlers took three-wicket hauls, including Zubair Ali Khan (3/22), Raj Chaudhury (3/29), and Akash Pandey (3/25). Bengal beat the TNCA XI by six wickets, with Abhishek Porel smashing 50 runs in just 42 balls.

Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 Round 3: All Scores from Day 3

TNCA President’s XI also got the better of the Chhattisgarh side by 59 runs. Their teenage off-spinner, J Hemchudeshan, who took a six-wicket haul in the first innings, got another five-fer in the second. Maharashtra has also secured a massive victory in the 374 run defense.

They restricted Himachal Pradesh to 194/6 in 45 overs to earn a victory by 180 runs as Ankush Bains top scored for the HP side with 87. It wasn’t, however, enough to get them anywhere close to the target. The left-handed opening batter, for the Punjab side, is leading their charges for an unlikely hoist.

Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 Round 3: All Scores from Day 3

Hyderabad beat Madhya Pradesh by an innings and 49 runs

Indian Railways beat Baroda by 22 runs

Bengal beat TNCA XI by 6 wickets

TNCA President's XI beat Chhattisgarh by 59 runs

Maharashtra beat Himachal Pradesh by 180 runs

Jharkhand beat Punjab by 131 runs

Odisha CA beat Jammu & Kashmir by 118 runs

Haryana beat Mumbai by 5 wickets

Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener Prabhsimran Singh credited two former cricketers for helping him evolve as a more mature batsman. Singh has been with the Punjab-based franchise since 2019. For the first four seasons, from IPL 2019 to IPL 2022, he got to play only 6 matches. His luck started to shine when Shikhar Dhawan came as the captain in 2023. He assured Singh about regular chances. From then, the emerging keeper-batter started to grow his batting skills at a rapid pace. During a recent conversation, the 25-year-old opener said that it was Shikhar Dhawan who helped him a lot for a possible turnaround. In IPL 2023, Prabhsimran smacked his first IPL century, which was against Delhi Capitals. He concluded the season with an impressive 358 runs at a strike rate of over 150 after playing 14 matches.

In the previous Indian Premier League, as captain, he proved to be an integral part of PBKS at the top of the batting order. In 17 matches, the batter scored 549 runs at an average of 32.49 and a strike rate of 160.52.

"When Shikhar paaji was appointed as the captain two years ago, he gave me the surety that I will play all the games. In the same season, I scored a century. It was a turning point in my career," the PBKS opener said. 

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Yuvraj Singh also played a vital role

Prabhsimran also mentioned how another former India international, Yuvraj Singh, helped him to shape his playing style. Singh and some other well-known Indian talents used to practice under Yuvraj. Those training sessions proved effective for Prabhsimran Singh. 

"Yuvi paji has played a big role in my career. I always talk to him like a brother and not like a player. I, Abhishek, Naman Dhir, and Nehal Wadhera practice with him. We had 10-12 days of camp with him last time around. He knows very well on what exact things we have to work on. On a weekly basis, I get to speak with him. He has supported me a lot," he added. 

Shreyas Iyer has become the catalyst for Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) incredible comeback in IPL 2025. Ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 at Narendra Modi Stadium on June 1, fans and experts alike have applauded Iyer’s composed but commanding leadership. The 30-year-old, a Champions Trophy winner, has taught a side that had not reached the playoffs in 10 seasons discipline and belief in themselves. His batting performances and heady decision-making have played a significant role in what has been the best season for PBKS in ages.

In a recently aired Star Sports video, several of PBKS’s young players recalled Iyer’s leadership and how he has cultivated a winning environment for the franchise. Leading wicket-taker Arshdeep Singh revealed how Iyer gives his team complete backing and lets them play without any baggage. “I’ve played under Iyer in the Duleep Trophy, and he was a great leader. He doesn’t give strict instructions; he just tells us to trust ourselves and what we are capable of. He creates a very selfless team environment, and that is why we all want to give our best for him.” Arshdeep’s sentiments were echoed by other young stars, emphasizing the unifying effect Iyer has had on the squad.

Prabhsimran Singh, who opened the batting alongside Iyer, also spoke about the instincts and fearlessness of the Skipper. “He talks about trusting your instincts all the time. If you have to second-guess a shot, don't hit it. But if you are confident, then go for it," Prabhsimran said. “He is batting like a world number one - clean hitting, smart decisions, and match-finishing innings. He gets us to play with freedom and clarity." The message from the PBKS young core definitively notes Shreyas Iyer's captaincy has changed their perspective. 

Shreyas Iyer on the verge of making IPL history

In the last IPL season, Shreyas Iyer led the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their third IPL title, demonstrating he is made of captaincy steel, and now leading PBKS, he is on the brink of making history. A win in IPL 2025 will make Iyer the third captain to win two consecutive IPL titles and the only captain to do so with two franchises, marking him a bona fide leader in IPL history.

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The PBKS squad throws full support behind skipper #ShreyasIyer as they gear up for a high-stakes clash against MI, with a spot in the final vs RCB on the line 🤯

Will PBKS lift their first IPL trophy under Iyer’s leadership? 🤔#IPLPlayoffs 👉 QUALIFIER 2 | #PBKSvMI | SUN, 1st… pic.twitter.com/9KWFOwQUs6

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 1, 2025

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Iyer has had players rallying and believing in one another in a way we have never witnessed before. His strategic acumen and fearless batting have not only earned him the trust of PBKS players but also the adoration of fans, who see him as the driving force behind the team’s remarkable turnaround this season.

On Monday evening (May 26), the Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians (PBKS vs MI) match will be played in the 69th game of the IPL 2025 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. They will face each other for the first time this season. Here, we are going through the Dream11 top captains and vice-captains choices for the PBKS vs MI match. 

IPL 2025, Match 69: PBKS vs MI Probable XIs

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh/Praveen Dubey (Impact Players Sub), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Josh Inglis, Azmatullah Omarzai/Kyle Jamieson, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar

Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma/Karn Sharma (Impact Players), Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

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IPL 2025, Match 69: PBKS vs MI Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Jasprit Bumrah: Since his return to the IPL 2025, Jasprit Bumrah has quickly picked up his familiar form with the ball. He is the second most wicket-taker for MI this season with 16 wickets in nine games. He recorded at least two wickets in their last four games, including one four-wicket haul. 

Shreyas Iyer: PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer is their leading run-scorer in this IPL season with 488 runs in 13 innings, with an average of 48.80 and a strike rate of 172.43. He has recorded five half-centuries this season. His last five innings' scores were 25*, 72, 45, 30, and 53 runs, respectively. 

Suryakumar Yadav: MI star Suryakumar Yadav is the third leading run-scorer in the IPL 2025 with 583 runs in 13 innings with an average of 72.87 and a strike rate of 170.46, including four half-centuries. His last six innings' scores were 68*, 40*, 54, 48*, 35, and 73*, respectively.  

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Prabhsimran Singh: PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh has scored 486 runs in 13 innings with an average of 37.38 and a strike rate of 170.52, including four half-centuries. Before the IPL 2025 suspension, Singh recorded three consecutive 50+ scores.

Trent Boult: MI left-arm pacer Trent Boult is the leading wicket-taker for his team this IPL season with 19 wickets in 13 games. In their last five matches, Boult picked up at least three wickets in the first three straight games. 

Harpreet Brar: PBKS pacer Harpreet Brar has lately shone, as he has taken nine wickets in five innings. In his last two matches, Brar took at least two wickets in each game. 

Shreyas Iyer, in unfortunate circumstances, injured the index finger of his hand while practising for the game against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur. During the match, Iyer did bat but not at his usual number. The right hand batter came further down, looked down and out, and didn't have the captain's armband too while his side took the field in the second innings. Instead, he was substituted, and Shashank Singh led the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in his absence. However, there has been no confirmation yet from any source, neither him nor the franchise, about his availability in the games ahead. With PBKS affirming their playoff spot last night, and yet having a couple of matches more to play in the league, they must be prepared for all the eventualities. 

The North Indian franchise's regular skipper became the first player in the history of the tournament to make three teams qualify for the playoffs as captain. He first accomplished this feat as the leader of the Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2019 and 2020. Moreover, in 2020, he took them to the finals, only to get beaten by the Mumbai Indians (MI). Second, he led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to the title glory last year, and now this season with PBKS, he, as their captain, has made them qualify for the playoffs after 11 years, and the first time since 2014. PBKS, then known as Kings XI Punjab, had lost in the final to KKR. 

Different jerseys, same leadership DNA 🧬🫡

Will this be the season Shreyas Iyer takes PBKS all the way? 🤔#TATAIPL | @PunjabKingsIPL | @ShreyasIyer15 pic.twitter.com/poIirhscGM

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 19, 2025

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In a worst-case scenario, if PBKS are forced to explore captaincy options due to the possibility of Shreyas' unavailability, then there can be a few candidates for the prestigious role. A deeper look into that might help understand which players can lead the franchise. Add to it the magnitude of the upcoming games, and it would be a serious headache for the team management if it goes that route. 

Shashank Singh 

Having been made the stand-in skipper, in Iyer's absence, against RR, he seems to have the full trust of the head coach, Ricky Ponting, and his backroom staff. Although he was guided by Shreyas and the coach while defending their total, but if left alone, he will feel confident of leading the side in this extremely vital business stage of the tournament. When batting, lower down the order for the Kings, aiming to finish well, he plays maturely and responsibly, and this character might aid him if asked to don the captaincy hat. 

Prabhsimran Singh

Although he has never captained any team, in any format and on any level, now being the first-choice wicketkeeper of the team in Josh Inglis' absence, he can be thrown into the skipper duties. From behind the stumps, he has a bird's eye view of the game and sees the action unfold in front of him.  This game sense can help him while making all the bowling changes and setting the field accordingly. 

Arshdeep Singh

The leader of the bowling attack for the team, he is always seen giving his valuable inputs towards making things happen. He is progressive on the field and would relish if made the captain. Being already in the think tank, he will have an added advantage and would feel strategically confident enough to lead his side in case the regular skipper cannot. 

PBKS would hope that Shreyas Iyer recovers in time for their upcoming games and is deemed fit enough to not only lead but also contribute massively with the bat, as he is known for and has done positively for the team. Taking a player of his calibre out of any side would create a huge hole in their chances to progress and put a stake forward for winning the silverware.  

The 54th match of IPL 2025 was played between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants at Dharamshala ground. In this match, Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow team by 37 runs and got their seventh win in this season of IPL 2025. Punjab Kings batted first in the match and scored 236 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. In reply, Lucknow team could only score 199 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.

Talking about this match, Punjab Kings were batting first in this match. Punjab Kings had a very bad start, Priyansh Arya was out after scoring one run in the very first over. After this, Josh English, who came to bat at number three, played an innings of 30 runs in 14 balls with the help of four tremendous sixes. After that captain Shreyas Iyer shared a 78-run partnership with Prabhsimran Singh. Shreyas Iyer played an innings of 45 runs in 25 balls. While Prabhsimran Singh missed his century, he scored 91 runs in just 48 balls with the help of 6 fours and 7 sixes. After this, Shashank Singh played an innings of 33 runs in just 15 balls with the help of four fours and a six. Stoinis also played an innings of 15 runs in five balls. Akash Singh and Digvesh Rathi took two wickets each from the Lucknow team. Prince Yadav also got one wicket.

Lucknow's batting flopped in run chase

Lucknow Supergiants had a very bad start while chasing the target of 237 runs given by Punjab Kings and Mitchell Marsh was dismissed by Arshdeep Singh without opening the account. After this, Aiden Markram was bowled by Arshdeep after scoring 13 runs in 10 balls. Nicholas Pooran also got out LBW after scoring 6 runs in five balls and the score of Lucknow team became 27 runs for the loss of three wickets. After this, captain Rishabh Pant came to bat and he also flopped once again. He returned to the pavilion after playing an innings of 18 runs in 17 balls. David Miller also could not score 11 runs in 8 balls.

Badoni and Samad saved the honor of the Lucknow team

The honor of the Lucknow team, which had lost its five wickets for just 73 runs, was saved by the partnership of Abdul Samad and Ayush Badoni. There was a partnership of 81 runs in 41 balls between the two players in this match. Ayush Badoni scored 74 runs in 40 balls with the help of five fours and five sixes in this match, while Abdul Samad also scored 45 runs in 24 balls with the help of two fours and four sixes. Avesh Khan also played an innings of 19 runs in 10 balls in the end. From the Punjab Kings team, Arshdeep Singh took three wickets for 16 runs in four overs. Apart from this, Azmatullah Omarzai also took two wickets.

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Twitter reactions after RCB wins 54th match of IPL 2025

Great win but should have wrapped the innings of lsg way early after having them 5 down on 70 odd runs to improve our net run rate..But nonetheless a great Victory keep the momentum going and try to Finish in Top 2 ❤️🔥 @PunjabKingsIPL #PBKSvsLSG pic.twitter.com/bkudN3B7lR

— Deep🦁 (@Mikeychhura) May 4, 2025

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Congratulations 🎉#PBKSvsLSG pic.twitter.com/mtHxE824M3

— ROLEX OG (@Lfg85743763) May 4, 2025

Single handedly destroyed the top order of LSG#LSGvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/w4CyHJr3gh

— Comedyculture.in (@ComedycultureIn) May 4, 2025

Joke of the year...🤣🤣🤣@RishabhPant17
You don't deserve in PBKS ..
Pant ..😂😂... LSG please release him @LucknowIPL #PBKSvsLSG
Lucky PBKS.. 👍👍 pic.twitter.com/3IFdx2dnuq

— Donald Trump Fan Account (@Pavankumar1834) May 4, 2025

Ball se jyada dur bat ko fekne ka ghamand hay 😂 #PBKSvsLSG pic.twitter.com/amAfUrO0aH

— Aakay 🦅 (@MrAakay) May 4, 2025

4 losses in the last 5 matches now for LSG !!!

- Belt se kutai time loading for Pant, Langer and Zaheer Khan from Goenka saab !!#PBKSvsLSG #PBKSvLSG pic.twitter.com/IhdaIQ5aWu

— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) May 4, 2025

#PBKSvsLSG

"Kuchh permanent nhi hotaa " par ye hota hai "

Why pant??, pic.twitter.com/g2ehxenKWR

— himanshi ♡ (@me__himanshi) May 4, 2025

Ab ye kaun si bla h 🤣 #PBKSvsLSG #PBKSvLSG
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— TheOpinionHub (@TheOpinionHub) May 4, 2025

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🗿 GOATED TEAM IN ENTERTAINMENT #PBKSvsLSG pic.twitter.com/4ouLSQW2Lg

— Introvert :) (@extrovert_yes) May 4, 2025

Punjab Kings win by 37 runs! #PBKSvsLSG #LSGvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/dNSGyhGvBT

— KOTH Gaming (@KOTHGaming_) May 4, 2025

The MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk, Chennai) will host the Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings (CSK vs PBKS) match during the 49th match of the IPL 2025 on Wednesday evening (April 30). It will be their second meeting in the IPL 2025, while Punjab Kings won the first one by 18 runs in Mullanpur. Here, we are going through the Dream11 top three captains and vice-captains for the CSK vs PBKS match. 

IPL 2025, Match 49: CSK vs PBKS Probable XIs