IPL 2023: DC vs PBKS | Prabhsimran's maiden IPL hundred power Punjab to a competitive total against Delhi

Indian Premier League 2023 Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings match in New Delhi

Prabhsimran Singh produced a magnificent hundred as Punjab Kings recovered from a dismal start to post a competitive 167 for 7 against Delhi Capitals in their must-win IPL match in New Delhi on May 13.

The 22-year-old opener looked well in control as 10 of his hits reached the ropes, while six crossed over it during his 65-ball 103, only his second T20 hundred and first in IPL.

Prabhsimran paced his innings well as he scored 27 from his first 30 balls before he exploded as his next 76 runs came from 35 balls.

An aggressive approach on a slow track backfired for Punjab with the team losing three wickets for 46 in the first six overs after DC skipper David Warner asked them to bat first.

Prabhsimran and Sam Curran (20) then steadied the ship with a 72-run partnership off 54 balls.

Ishant Sharma was at the forefront as he recovered from a first-ball six to remove Shikhar Dhawan (7) in the next ball with Rilee Rossouw taking the catch at deep backward square leg.

Following two nine-run overs, Ishant returned to destroy the stumps of Liam Livingstone (4), who paid the price for dancing down the pitch after being away from strike for sometime with Prabhsimran producing three boundaries.