Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh praised the fearless approach of young players and credited coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer for building a strong team environment, adding that the squad is motivated to improve after last season’s final loss
Punjab Kings players Yuzvendra Chahal and Shashank Singh expressed confidence ahead of IPL 2026, highlighting strong preparation through multiple camps, team bonding and trust within the squad as key factors driving their ambition to win the title this season
Shashank Singh (59 off 30) and Nehal Wadhera (70 off 37) propelled PBKS to a formidable 219/5. Their aggressive partnerships helped PBKS set a challenging total, taking them closer to a playoff spot
Iyer missed his maiden IPL ton by a mere three runs but his 42-ball knock, which featured nine sixes and five fours, powered PBKS to a massive 243 for 5 and helped them win their season opener by 11 runs
