VHT 2025/26 semi-final: Prabhsimran Singh hammers 87 against Saurashtra
What's the story
For the second time in a row, Punjab captain and wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh missed out on a well-deserved century. The star opener was dismissed for 87 in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final against Saurashtra at Bengaluru's BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 on Friday. This was his fifth half-century in the ongoing season. Here are his stats.
Knock
Another fine hand from the skipper
Punjab were off to a fine start while batting first as Prabhsimran formed a 60-run opening stand with Harnoor Singh (37). The former further recorded 109 runs with Anmolpreet Singh to take Punjab past 150. Prabhsimran's resistance came to an end when he was dismissed by Chirag Jani in the 32nd over. His 99-ball 87 was laced with nine fours and three sixes.
Stats
Sublime form in the season
Prabhsimran missed out on a hundred in the quarter-final match against Madhya Pradesh as well, having been dismissed for 88. Overall, the batter now has five half-centuries in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. He took his total tally this season to 443 runs from nine matches at a phenomenal average of 55.37. He has a strike rate of nearly 100.
Career
Over 2,000 runs in List A cricket
The quarter-final affair saw Prabhsimran complete 2,000 runs in List A cricket. According to ESPNcricinfo, the Punjab batter now has 2,140 runs from 55 matches at an average of 45-plus. His tally includes 11 half-centuries and six tons.