06 Prabhsimran Singh

A high-intensity opening batter and a clinical wicket-keeper from Patiala, Prabhsimran Singh (born August 10, 2000) has evolved into the cornerstone of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) batting identity. Known for his “stand-and-deliver” hitting style and fearless approach in the powerplay, Prabhsimran is currently one of the most prolific domestic openers in India.

As of January 21, 2026, Prabhsimran is fresh from a phenomenal Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025–26 campaign where he captained Punjab to the semi-finals. He enters the IPL 2026 season as a key retained player, having solidified his status as a modern-day T20 dynamo following a career-best IPL season in 2025.

Prabhsimran Singh: Career Profile & 2025–26 Milestones

The “Bedrock” of Punjab Kings

Prabhsimran was one of the few players retained by Punjab Kings ahead of the 2025 mega-auction, a decision that paid off instantly. In the 2025 IPL season, he amassed 549 runs at a staggering strike rate of 160.53. His ability to dismantle world-class pace attacks, highlighted by his 91 (48 balls) against Lucknow Super Giants, was the primary reason PBKS reached their first final in a decade.

2,000 List A Runs & VHT 2025–26 Dominance

The early weeks of 2026 have seen “Simran” reach peak consistency in domestic cricket:

• The 2,000 Club: In January 2026, during the VHT quarter-final against Madhya Pradesh, he crossed the 2,000-run milestone in List A cricket.

• Captain’s Knocks: He led from the front in the 2025–26 VHT, finishing with 443 runs in 9 matches at an average of 55.37. This included back-to-back high-pressure knocks of 88 (QF) and 87 (Semi-Final) against Madhya Pradesh and Saurashtra, respectively.

• SMAT 2025 Consistency: In the T20 circuit, he remained explosive, highlighted by a blistering 70 (35 balls) against Bengal in November 2025.

The “Gedi” and Mentorship

A student of the game, Prabhsimran often credits his cousin and fellow cricketer Anmolpreet Singh for his “reality checks.” Under the mentorship of Yuvraj Singh and the tactical guidance of PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting, he has significantly matured. He requested to don the keeping gloves in 2025, a move that boosted his confidence and added immense balance to the team’s “Impact Player” strategies.

Prabhsimran Singh: Consolidated Statistics

Data updated as of January 21, 2026.

IPL Batting & Fielding Records

Domestic Performance Summary (2025–26)