Prabhsimran and Arya - (Source : @Johns/X.com)
The much-awaited clash between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad is underway at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The visitors won the toss and opted to bat first. The decision turned out to be gold as PBKS got off to a flying start.
Notably, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh went all guns blazing and completed team fifty in just 3 overs. The duo equalled RCB's record for fastest team fifty in IPL 2025 with their power-hitting against SRH.
PBKS Openers Equal RCB's Feat
It took the two uncapped stars just 18 balls to complete team fifty. Meanwhile, RCB too scripted the same feat against Delhi Capitals a couple of days ago when Phil Salt and Virat Kohli wreaked havoc. Further, it was the third fastest team fifty in Punjab Kings' history.
The least number of balls taken by Punjab Kings to score team fifty was in 2011 against Rajasthan Royals. Here is the complete list.
- 2.5 overs vs RR, Mohali, 2011
- 2.5 overs vs DC, Mohali, 2018
- 3.0 overs vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2025*
Priyansh Arya And Prabhsimran Singh Set The Platform
Talking about the ongoing match, the partnership has been broken as Arya scored 36 (13), which Prabhsimran Singh is still unbeaten on 41 (20), as PBKS are 89/1 after 6 overs. At the time of writing this article, PBKS are 89/1.
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