A fine batting display by Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer ensured a convincing 7-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede. Chasing 196 to win, Prabhsimran and Shreyas smashed half-centuries to seal the chase with 21 balls to spare. Earlier, Quinton de Kock scored a century but the Mumbai fell short of a par score, sinking to their 4th straight loss.
On a day when third-wicket partnerships made all the difference, it was Punjab Kings’ stand between a rampant Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Shreyas Iyer that eventually proved to be the X-factor as they cruised to a seven-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, here on Thursday.
Chasing a tricky 196 for a win, Punjab Kings lost Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly early but Prabhsimran’s 80 and Iyer’s 66 completely overwhelmed Mumbai Indians bowling attack as they romped home at 198/3 in 16.3 overs.
Prabhsimran’s 80 off 39 balls comprised 11 fours and two sixes with a strike rate of 205.12 while Iyer’s knock came off 35 balls with five fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 188.57. Punjab now have nine points from five matches while Mumbai Indians are in a desperate situation as they stay on two points with the solitary opening game victory.
Earlier, Quinton De Kock opened his IPL 2026 with a brilliant hundred at a crucial time for Mumbai Indians to give the five-time champions a competitive total of 195/6 in 20 overs in their match against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, here on Thursday.
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