• Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh smashed his maiden IPL century against Delhi Capitals.

  • After the match, Prabhsimran was hugged by Bollywood actress Preity Zinta.

IPL 2023: Preity Zinta hugs centurion Prabhsimran Singh after PBKS beat DC; Twitter can’t keep calm
Preity Zinta, Prabhsimran Singh (Photo Source: Twitter)

Prabhsimran Singh’s sensational performance in the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday (May 13) left fans and cricket experts in awe. The young cricketer showcased his skills by scoring an impressive 103 runs off just 65 balls, which included 10 fours and six sixes. His outstanding innings played a crucial role in PBKS securing a 31-run victory and keeping their hopes alive for a spot in the playoffs.

The exceptional century by Prabhsimran drew heartwarming reactions from his teammates and PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta.

The popular Bollywood actress couldn’t contain her excitement and expressed her delight by warmly hugging the Punjab batter, wearing a broad smile on her face.

After the crucial encounter, ‘Player of the Match’ Prabhsimran shared that his primary goal was to anchor the innings after his side lost early wickets, including those of Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma, within the first six overs. Prabhsimran’s composed and determined approach allowed him to build crucial partnerships and guide the team to a competitive total and ultimately emerge victorious.

“I was not thinking a lot. Just when the wickets fell early, I wanted to bat deeper,” Prabhsimran said in the post-match presentation ceremony.

“I have been with the team for a long time and I have learnt a lot from my seniors. I was just trying to grab my opportunity,” he added.

Subscribe to Cricket Times on YouTube to watch Exclusive Interviews, Podcasts, Daily News Updates & Explainers.

TAGS:

CATEGORY: IPL Prabhsimran Singh

For latest cricket news and updates, subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter.

About the Author:
Anirudh is the Head of Content at CricketTimes.com. He is a seasoned journalist and content writer with 12 years of experience in the field of cricket. With over 9,000 published articles under his belt, Anirudh brings a creative and strategic approach to his work, always striving to deliver content that resonates with audiences. A die-hard sports fan who loves playing, watching and talking about cricket. Cricket is his Religion & 'Sachin Tendulkar' his GOD. His motto of life is Eat, Sleep, Cricket, REPEAT!! You can write to him at anirudh@crickettimes.com and follow him on Twitter, Facebook & Linkedin.