Sher-E-Punjab T20: Prabhsimran Singh Hits 125 Not Out in Record 265-Run Chase

Jalandhar Warriors earned their first victory and points in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026 by completing an eight-wicket victory over Amritsar Soormas at the PCA I.S. Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Tuesday, September 1. Led by captain and wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, the Warriors tracked down a target of 265 in just 16.5 overs.

What Happened

Amritsar Soormas posted a formidable total of 264 for 5 in their 20 overs after being propelled by top-order attacking innings. Soormas captain Abhishek Sharma laid the groundwork with a rapid 82 off 36 balls, including five fours and seven sixes. Naman Dhir delivered the highest individual score of the innings with 117 off 56 deliveries, hitting seven fours and ten sixes. Lower in the order, Jashanpreet Singh contributed a quickfire 33 off 12 balls to push the target beyond 260.

In response, Jalandhar Warriors maintained a blistering scoring rate from the beginning. They raced to 103 for 1 within the six-over powerplay and reached 162 for 1 at the halfway mark after 10 overs. Prabhsimran anchored the innings while scoring at an aggressive rate, finishing unbeaten on 125 from 47 balls with 14 boundaries and eight sixes. He formed a 109-run second-wicket partnership with Harjas Singh Tandon, who scored 42 off 21 balls. Following Tandon’s dismissal, Anmol Malhotra struck 53 not out off 23 balls, featuring three boundaries and five sixes. Malhotra and Prabhsimran shared an unbroken 92-run stand from 35 deliveries, taking the team over the finish line with 19 balls remaining.

Key Highlights

• Match Outcome: Jalandhar Warriors defeated Amritsar Soormas by eight wickets with 19 balls to spare.
• Prabhsimran’s Match-Winning Knock: Prabhsimran Singh remained not out on 125 runs from 47 deliveries, striking 14 fours and eight sixes.
• Soormas’ Century Maker: Naman Dhir hit 117 off 56 balls for Amritsar Soormas, supported by Abhishek Sharma’s 82 off 36 balls.
• Decisive Partnerships: Jalandhar built their chase on a 109-run stand between Prabhsimran and Harjas Singh Tandon (42 off 21 balls) and an unbroken 92-run partnership between Prabhsimran and Anmol Malhotra (53 not out off 23 balls).
• Rapid Progress: The Warriors crossed 100 runs within the powerplay (103 for 1) and reached 162 for 1 by the 10th over.

Why This Matters

Chasing down 265 runs in only 16.5 overs represents one of the fastest and highest successful run chases in T20 cricket. The win secured Jalandhar Warriors their first points of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026, bouncing back against a Soormas side that had set a massive target of 264.

What to Watch Next

Jalandhar Warriors will look to build on the momentum of their first points in the tournament standings, while Amritsar Soormas will need to evaluate their bowling defense after conceding 265 runs inside 17 overs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Prabhsimran Singh’s final score?

Prabhsimran Singh scored 125 not out off 47 balls, which included 14 fours and eight sixes.

What target did Amritsar Soormas set?

Amritsar Soormas scored 264 for 5 in their allotted overs, setting a target of 265 runs.

Who were the top scorers for Amritsar Soormas?

Naman Dhir led Amritsar Soormas with 117 off 56 balls, while captain Abhishek Sharma contributed 82 off 36 balls.

How many overs did Jalandhar Warriors take to win the match?

Jalandhar Warriors completed the chase in 16.5 overs, winning by eight wickets with 19 deliveries to spare.

Source: CricTracker