Punjab Kings’ head coach, Ricky Ponting, expressed his admiration for the team’s outstanding batting display in their seven-wicket triumph over Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium. Wicketkeeper-batsman Prabhsimran Singh’s unbeaten 80 off 39 balls was instrumental in PBKS chasing down MI’s 195/6 in just 16.3 overs.
Ponting lauded Prabhsimran for his skillful and composed batting, especially outside the Powerplay, emphasizing the player’s exceptional performance. He also commended the bowling unit for regaining momentum when MI seemed poised for a substantial total. Fast bowling coach James Hopes highlighted Arshdeep Singh’s impactful opening spell, setting a positive tone for the team.
With four wins and nine points, PBKS currently leads the IPL 2026 table. Looking ahead to their next match against Lucknow Super Giants, Ponting urged his team to maintain focus and strive for continuous improvement despite their current position.
