Prabhsimran Singh is an explosive wicket-keeper batsman and started playing serious cricket at a tender age of 8. He scored a truckload of runs for Punjab at different age groups and presented his case for the India U-19 selection. However, Prabhsimran suffered a setback when he was ignored by the selectors for the Sri Lanka tour in August 2018.
He never buckled though, put in the hard yards and grabbed the attention of the selectors by carting a magnificent 298 in the Punjab U-23 district tournament for Patiala and his wait for the national call-up finally ended when was roped into the team for the ACC U-19 Asia Cup. Prabhsimran was also picked for a whopping 4.8 crore by Punjab Kings at the 2019 auction.
A prolific run getter in white ball cricket domestic cricket, Prabhsimran has been round the block for a while now in the IPL as well, but is yet to really make a mark.
Prabhsimran Singh Biography
| Full name | Prabhsimran Singh |
| Nick Name | |
| Date of Birth/DOB/ age | Aug 10, 2000 (23 years) |
| Birth Place | Patiala, Punjab |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
| Profession | Cricketer (Batsman/Wicket-keeper) |
| Country | India |
| Cricket Role | WK-Batsman |
| Father name | Name Not Known |
| Mother name | Name Not Known |
| Married | Unmarried |
| Spouse or Girlfriend | Name Not Known |
| Children | Name Not Known |
| Education Qualification | |
| Religion | |
| Current Residence | Patiala, Punjab |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | |
| Domestic Cricket debut | |
| International Debut | |
| Teams | • Punjab • India U-19 • Punjab U-23 • Kings XI Punjab |
Prabhsimran Singh Physical Statistics
| Height | in centimeters– 168 cm in meters– 1.68 m in feet & inches– 5’ 6” |
| Weight | |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Prabhsimran Singh Profile
Prabhsimran Singh is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Punjab franchise in the Indian Premier League. Prabhsimran Singh was born on Aug 10, 2000; and as of 2024, he is 24 years old. Prabhsimran Singh is a wicket keeper from and bats right handed. He made his IPL debut in 2019.Prabhsimran Singh has playe d 20 matches to date in his IPL career and has scored 422 runs , with an average of 21.10. He has also slammed 1 century and 1 half century, with his highest IPL score being 103 runs. Prabhsimran Singh has hit 44 fours and 21 sixes in his IPL career.In the IPL Auction 2024, the Punjab franchise acquired the services of Prabhsimran Singh for Rs 60.00 Lac .On May 2023, he played his last IPL match against Rajasthan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, India, scoring 2 runs off 2 balls.
Prabhsimran Singh Career Stats
Batting & Fielding
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 20 | 31 | 4 | 1322 | 202 | 48.96 | 1815 | 72.83 | 5 | 3 | 191 | 17 | 25 | 1 |
| List A | 35 | 34 | 4 | 1040 | 167 | 34.66 | 1061 | 98.02 | 2 | 5 | 122 | 36 | 37 | 6 |
| T20s | 65 | 64 | 11 | 1769 | 119* | 33.37 | 1252 | 141.29 | 2 | 12 | 171 | 92 | 26 | 11 |
Bowling
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 20 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | 1.00 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 35 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20s | 65 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Prabhsimran Singh IPL Auction Price History
Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 55.00 Lac | Punjab |
| 2021 | 55.00 Lac | Punjab |
| 2022 | 60.00 Lac | Punjab |
| 2023 | 60.00 Lac | Punjab |
| 2024 | 60.00 Lac | Punjab |
Prabhsimran Singh’s Social Media Accounts
| Prabhsimran singh (@prabhsimran_84) | |
| Prabhsimran Singh (@prabhsimran01) | |
| Wikipedia | Prabhsimran Singh |
Some Lesser-Known Facts About Prabhsimran Singh
- Prabhsimran Singh is an Indian cricketer who plays for the India U-19 team. Simran played for the domestic team of Punjab. In 2018, Prabhsimran Singh was bought by the Kings XI Punjab for Rs. 4.8 crores. His bidding started at the base price of Rs. 20 lakhs.
- Simran started playing cricket when he was in school, and he would often bunk his classes to play cricket. He used to play with his elder cousin brother, Anmolpreet Singh, who plays for the Mumbai Indians.Simran Singh with his brother, Anmolpreet Singh
- Simran proved his worth in June 2018 when he scored 298 runs in 301 balls during a U-23 district match while playing for Punjab. This helped him grab the attention of the selection committee for the upcoming 2019 Indian Premier League. Prabhsimran also helped the India U-19 team to win the 2019 U-19 Asia Cup.
- Simran plays at the position of a batsman-wicketkeeper for the teams, and he idolizes Adam Gilchrist. He grew up watching him and was inspired by his performance in the field. Along with Adam, he is a big fan of Virender Sehwag.Simran Singh during field practice for KXIP
- Simran is known for his aggressive but mature batting style, and many players have appreciated his technique. Sachin Tendulkar shared his thoughts and appreciated Simran’s batting in a video shared by him on his Twitter handle.
