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Mint
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
RR vs PBKS: Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh eyes rare IPL feat against Rajasthan Royals; details here
Prabhsimran Singh is not a novice to the Indian Premier League. He made his IPL debut in 2019 and has been associated with the Punjab Kings for the last seven years. Many players who made their IPL debut after him have made it big with the national side. Prabhsimran Singh remains uncapped. He may not remain uncapped for too long after his fabulous performance in the ongoing IPL season. But he got the opportunity to break a big record as an uncapped player. Prabhsimran Singh has scored 437 runs in 11 innings this season. It should have been 487 runs after his unbeaten half century against Delhi Capitals on May 8. The game was abandoned due to security reasons and it will be replayed again on May 24. The IPL authorities removed all stats from that abandoned game. Prabhsimran Singh needs just 63 runs to become the 6th uncapped player to have scored 500 runs in an IPL season. He will be looking to achieve the feat against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur today. Let's have a look at the five players who achieved the unique feat. Shaun Marsh is the only overseas uncapped player to score 500 runs in an IPL season. His 616 runs in the inaugural season also fetched him the orange cap. Marsh made his International debut within a few days of the completion of IPL 2008. The next entry to the list came after 10 years. Suryakumar Yadav returned to Mumbai Indians after a gap of six years and ensured that it was a memorable one. He scored 518 runs in the season. He even won back-to-back IPL titles in 2019 and 2020, scoring 424 and 480 runs, respectively. However, the Indian cap remained elusive. The current captain of the Indian T20 team eventually made his international debut in 2021 and shed his uncapped player tag. Ishan Kishan became the third uncapped player to score more than 500 runs in an IPL season. Kishan scored 516 runs for Mumbai Indians in 2020 and played a starring role in MI's fifth IPL triumph. He made his international debut ahead of the next IPL season. Yashasvi Jaiswal made his IPL debut in 2020 and scored 547 runs in his first three seasons combined. He crossed the combined tally in a single season in 2023. Yashasvi became the first uncapped batter to cross 600 runs in a season. His 625 runs are the most by an uncapped batter in a season. Yashasvi made his international debut in July 2023. Riyan Parag made his IPL debut in 2019 and managed just 600 runs in his first five IPL seasons. He nearly managed to double his career numbers in a single season in 2024. Parag smashed 573 runs and soon earned his international cap. Punjab Kings have three more league games remaining, and one can expect Prabhsimran to score 63 runs and cross the 500-run mark. The number of matches may go up if Punjab Kings reach the playoffs and go further in the tournament. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
Mint
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
PBKS vs DC: Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh eyes rare IPL feat against Delhi Capitals; details here
Prabhsimran Singh is not a novice to the Indian Premier League. He made his IPL debut in 2019 and has been associated with the Punjab Kings for the last seven years. Many players who made their IPL debut after him have made it big with the national side. Prabhsimran Singh remains uncapped. He may not remain uncapped for too long after his fabulous performance in the ongoing IPL season. But he got the opportunity to break a big record as an uncapped player. Prabhsimran Singh has scored 437 runs in 11 innings this season. He needs just 63 runs to become the 6th uncapped player to have scored 500 runs in an IPL season. Let's have a look at the five players who achieved the unique feat. Shaun Marsh is the only overseas uncapped player to score 500 runs in an IPL season. His 616 runs in the inaugural season also fetched him the orange cap. Marsh made his International debut within a few days of the completion of IPL 2008. The next entry to the list came after 10 years. Suryakumar Yadav returned to Mumbai Indians after a gap of six years and ensured that it was a memorable one. He scored 518 runs in the season. He even won back-to-back IPL titles in 2019 and 2020, scoring 424 and 480 runs, respectively. However, the Indian cap remained elusive. The current captain of the Indian T20 team eventually made his international debut in 2021 and shed his uncapped player tag. Ishan Kishan became the third uncapped player to score more than 500 runs in an IPL season. Kishan scored 516 runs for Mumbai Indians in 2020 and played a starring role in MI's fifth IPL triumph. He made his international debut ahead of the next IPL season. Yashasvi Jaiswal made his IPL debut in 2020 and scored 547 runs in his first three seasons combined. He crossed the combined tally in a single season in 2023. Yashasvi became the first uncapped batter to cross 600 runs in a season. His 625 runs are the most by an uncapped batter in a season. Yashasvi made his international debut in July 2023. Riyan Parag made his IPL debut in 2019 and managed just 600 runs in his first five IPL seasons. He nearly managed to double his career numbers in a single season in 2024. Parag smashed 573 runs and soon earned his international cap. Punjab Kings have three more league games remaining, and one can expect Prabhsimran to score 63 runs and cross the 500-run mark. The number of matches may go up if Punjab Kings reach the playoffs and go further in the tournament. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
How an inexperienced batting lineup cost Rajasthan Royals their playoff spot
Rajasthan Royals As the IPL enters its business end, two former champions — Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals — have already been eliminated from the playoff race. While the Royals' early exit may seem disappointing, a deeper look reveals a season of narrow margins and missed opportunities, largely stemming from an inexperienced batting lineup that buckled under pressure. Despite what the points table suggests, IPL 2008 champions weren't entirely outclassed. They were heartbreakingly close to sealing several matches. They lost a Super Over thriller against Delhi Capitals, fell short by just 2 runs against Lucknow Super Giants, and stumbled against Royal Challengers Bengaluru despite needing only 18 runs off the final two overs. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In their most recent match against Kolkata Knight Riders, RR clawed their way back from 72/5, courtesy of a heroic 92-run stand between Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer . Parag reignited hopes by smashing five consecutive sixes off Moeen Ali and a sixth off Varun Chakravarthy, almost pulling off a miracle — but they still fell agonisingly short by just 1-run. After the loss to KKR, stand-in captain Riyan Parag admitted to tactical errors: > 'I was planning to stay till the last two overs, but unfortunately got out in the 18th. It was a miscalculation on my part. We could've managed the last six overs better. It feels terrible to give this interview as the losing captain.' These repeated failures to close out winnable games paint a clear picture: Rajasthan Royals struggled with composure and maturity during crunch moments. A key blow was the loss of skipper Sanju Samson to a side strain after the game against Delhi Capitals — his experience was sorely missed in high-pressure chases. The Royals' controversial decision to release Jos Buttler ahead of the auction also came under the scanner. Letting go of one of their most reliable match-winners raised many eyebrows. Instead, they opted to back a young Indian core: Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal. While these players showed promise, the lack of experience proved costly when it mattered most. Poll Do you believe the decision to release Jos Buttler was a mistake? No, it was the right move Yes, he was a key player Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer, in particular, failed to finish three matches that were well within reach — including two where just nine runs were needed off the final over. Against RCB, Jurel once again departed at a critical moment. These were golden chances squandered due to lapses in temperament and execution. Rajasthan remains the only team in the tournament to rely on a single overseas batter in their top seven — a high-risk strategy that didn't pay off. Though the Indian youngsters are talented, they still need time to evolve into consistent match-winners. This season has exposed the limits of backing potential over proven firepower. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour echoed the frustration, pointing out the recurring theme of narrow losses: > 'This is the fourth game we should've won but didn't. Riyan, Dhruv, Nitish, Sanju, Yashasvi, and Hetmyer have played enough cricket to know how to handle these moments. Riyan got us into a winning position again. We just gave away 15–20 runs too many.' 'Could have won four games': RR coach Vikram Rathour after one-run loss to KKR Rathour also addressed Hetmyer's underwhelming season — 216 runs in 11 innings at an average of 21.60 and a strike rate of 147, with only one fifty — noting that he has struggled in a role where he previously thrived: > 'Hetmyer is our designated finisher, but this hasn't been his season. Everyone has off-years. We've tried to manage his entry point better, but sometimes you take tactical calls like sending Hasaranga earlier against spin.' As the Royals exit another campaign empty-handed, one thing is clear: talent alone doesn't win championships — temperament and experience do. Whether the Royals will stick to their youth-first strategy or make tactical adjustments in the next auction remains to be seen, but their gamble this season has clearly backfired.
News18
26-04-2025
- Sport
- News18
Nitish Reddy Cites RCB's Comeback Story From IPL 2024: 'Why Not Us This Year...'
Last Updated: Chasing a paltry 155, Sunrisers Hyderabad reached the target in the penultimate over as Kamindu Mendis and Nitish Reddy set up a match-winning stand. Star India and Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Reddy has said that with his team's IPL 2025 campaign currently in a do-or-die situation, they would like to take inspiration from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who made a starry comeback from the bottom of the points table halfway through IPL 2024 to qualify for the playoffs, finishing fourth. Hyderabad's five-wicket win against the Chennai Super Kings saw them end their two-match losing streak, and the latter fell to their second straight loss. Speaking after the game, India international Nitish revelled in his franchise's win against Chennai and said that they will be hoping to make a late push for the playoffs. 'The thought for the team, and it went pretty well. It is taking it match by match and proud that we won this match and hopefully the coming matches as well. (on his stand with Kamindu) We were talking about playing a normal game and not looking to hit the big shots," Nitish said while speaking to the host broadcasters. 'Last year, the same situation RCB came up and won 7 in a row. Why not us this year? It is putting in 100 per cent, and the rest we will see," Nitish added. Hyderabad are eighth in the IPL 2025 points table with six points in nine games, ahead of bottom-placed Chennai, who have four points from nine fixtures. This was Chennai's fourth successive loss at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. They have matched their IPL 2008 and IPL 2012 seasons for most losses at home in a season. On Friday, Ishan Kishan (44 off 34 balls), after his brain fade against the Mumbai Indians, played a responsible hand at the top before Kamindu Mendis (32 not out off 22 balls) and Nitish (19 not out off 13 balls) got the visitors two points with a 49-run partnership. With six points from nine matches, Hyderabad's play-off qualification hangs by a thread as they need to win all their five games and that too by a fair margin to end on 16 points. SRH play their next game against the Gujarat Titans on May 2 at the latter's home. First Published: April 26, 2025, 08:38 IST
