The Unsung Hero of Punjab Kings: Deep Dasgupta Rallies Behind Prabhsimran Singh’s Stellar Form

In the high-octane world of the Indian Premier League, where superstars often hog the limelight, former Indian opener turned commentator Deep Dasgupta has called for a shift in focus. He believes the cricketing community is overlooking one of the most consistent performers of the current season: Punjab Kings’ young wicketkeeper-batsman, Prabhsimran Singh.
Despite a breakout season last year, Dasgupta argues that the discourse around Singh hasn’t matched his on-field impact. “We simply aren’t talking about this young man enough,” Dasgupta remarked. “It wasn’t just a one-season wonder; he has carried that momentum forward and is scoring runs with remarkable consistency this year.”
While his batting has been the headline, Dasgupta was quick to highlight Singh’s evolving role with the gloves. Describing him as a “very safe” keeper, the former opener noted that while Singh may not yet be the most flamboyant wicketkeeper on the global stage, his reliability provides a crucial backbone for the team.
“Having a dependable presence behind the stumps gives the entire bowling unit confidence. When you combine that with the damage he’s doing at the top of the order as an opener, he becomes an invaluable asset for the Punjab Kings.”
The numbers backing Prabhsimran this season are nothing short of elite. In just six innings, he has amassed 287 runs, maintaining a staggering average of 57.40. Perhaps more impressive is his strike rate of 192.61, which has kept opposition bowlers under constant pressure. With three half-centuries already under his belt, he currently sits comfortably as the leading run-getter for his franchise.
The pinnacle of his season—and perhaps IPL history—came during a daunting chase of 266 runs against the Delhi Capitals. Alongside teammate Priyansh Arya, Singh orchestrated a Powerplay assault that left spectators and analysts in awe.
The duo hammered 116 runs in the first six overs, setting a new record for the highest Powerplay score in the history of the IPL.
Singh reached his fifty in a lightning-fast 18 deliveries. By the time the fielding restrictions lifted at the end of the sixth over, he had personally accounted for 71 runs off just 23 balls.
The opening stand eventually reached 126 runs in a mere 41 balls, effectively breaking the back of the chase. Singh’s final contribution of 76 runs (off 26 balls), decorated with nine boundaries and five towering sixes, paved the way for Punjab Kings to hunt down the 266-run target with seven balls to spare.