Prabhsimran Singh’s fiery batting in an IPL 2025 match has drawn comparisons to MS Dhoni. Former CSK star Matthew Hayden recalled the legendary captain’s iconic performance at the same venue.
Prabhsimran smashed 91 runs for Punjab Kings today against Lucknow Super Giants at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium in Dharamshala.
This made Hayden to draw parallels with Dhoni’s memorable 2010 IPL knock. Let us delve into Prabhsimran’s innings and Hayden’s observations about the style of tbe young batter.
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What did Prabhsimran do in the Dharamshala match?
Prabhsimran Singh delivered a stunning performance for Punjab Kings as he scored 91 runs off 48 balls against Lucknow Super Giants.
His innings included 6 fours and 7 sixes that powered Punjab Kings to a huge 236 for 5 which is their highest-ever total against LSG.
After Punjab lost two early wickets, Prabhsimran partnered with captain Shreyas Iyer to add 78 runs and took the team to 122 by the 12th over.
He continued playing with his aggressive approach with Shashank Singh and dominated the bowling attack with a range of shots across the ground.
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How did Matthew Hayden compare Prabhsimran to MS Dhoni?
Reflecting on the match, Matthew Hayden drew a striking comparison between Prabhsimran and MS Dhoni and cited a memorable IPL moment from 2010.
Hayden mentioned how Prabhsimran relies on minimal foot movement like Dhoni but uses quick hands and bat speed to hit massive shots.
"He reminds me a lot of 'Thala' Dhoni. At this very ground in the 2010 IPL, we [CSK] needed 16 runs to win off the last over and MS like Prabhsimran uses so much of his lengths and bat speed to project this ball miles - not a lot of foot movement required. But just those fast hands and levers," Hayden remarked.
“He has wonderful bat speed, a solid base. He is not that tall, so he can really manoeuvre the ball into the gaps, and he is fearless. You can see by the way he took on the deliveries against LSG. He was in complete control. He has forced the bowlers to make mistakes,” he later added.
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What does this mean for Prabhsimran’s future?
Prabhsimran Singh’s 91-run knock has solidified his reputation as a rising star in the IPL. With over 1000 IPL runs to his name, Punjab Kings retained him for IPL 2025 and he has proved their decision to be right. Fans on X have even speculated about a future India call-up if he maintains this form.