Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh (Source: AP Photos)
Kolkata Knight Riders are up against Punjab Kings in the match number 44 of IPL 2025. It is a home game for KKR, but their bowlers have been put under immense pressure by the young duo of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh.
Priyansh Arya-Prabhsimran Singh Shatter Records vs KKR
The exuberance of youth has been on display right from the onset, and in the process, the opening stand is now the highest-ever for Punjab Kings against KKR. They surpassed the earlier record of 116-run stand between Chris Gayle and KL Rahul which they created in IPL 2018.
Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh put together a stand of 120 runs in 71 balls. Andre Russell ended the stand in the 12th over, but Arya with his 69 off 35 balls has put Punjab Kings in a pole position. The duo of Arya and Prabhsimran Singh also put together a highest opening stand by an uncapped duo in IPL.
Highest Opening Stands For Punjab Kings vs KKR In IPL
- Priyansh Arya And Prabhsimran singh - 120, Eden Gardens, Kolkata - IPL 2025
- Chris Gayle And KL Rahul - 116, Eden Gardens, Kolkata - IPL 2018
- Mayank Agarwal And KL Rahul - 115, Abu Dhabi, IPL 2020
100+ Opening Stands By Uncapped Pairs In IPL
- 120 – Priyansh Arya & Prabhsimran Singh for PBKS vs KKR, 2025
- 109 – Naman Ojha & Michael Lumb for RR vs KXIP, 2010
- 106 – Mayank Agarwal & Shreyas Iyer for for DD vs KXIP, 2015
Punjab Kings would be hoping that rest of the unit capitalises on the great start by the young openers and make it two in two against KKR this season.
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