![PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2026: Prabhsimran credits skipper Shreyas for Shashank’s game-changing spell Before Saturday, Shashank Singh’s only IPL victim was Abhishek Sharma (2024). That was, however, before the part-time medium-pacer’s exploits (3-0-20-2) against Sunrisers Hyderabad.His heroics not only ended Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma’s stay in the crease after a rollicking partnership but also fashioned PBKS’ six-wicket win over SRH.PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh credited skipper Shreyas Iyer for giving Shashank this rare responsibility.ALSO READ | Match Preview: Mumbai Indians battle pesky ‘slow starters’ tag as RCB comes calling“Actually, our captain brought in Shashank. And there can be another reason for introducing Shashank because he has dismissed Abhishek once before. He got him out again today [Saturday]. Abhishek and Head were batting really well, and we got back into the match only after those two wickets,” Prabhsimran said during the post-match press conference at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium.The wicket-keeper, too, played a major part in the victory (51, 25b). It was his blistering 99-run stand with opener Priyansh Arya (57, 20b) that broke the back of the 220-run chase.“Priyansh and I are batting well as a pair. We have chased well all these games, and we’ll try to continue this way.”On the mindset required before setting out to chase such a tall target, Prabhsimran elaborated: “When you are going for a big chase, you have to cash in on the PowerPlay. At one point, it looked like we would have to chase 250, but our bowlers made a really good comeback. The clarity given to us by the captain and the coach also helped us a lot”.Published on Apr 11, 2026 #PBKS #SRH #IPL #Prabhsimran #credits #skipper #Shreyas #Shashanks #gamechanging #spell](https://i3.wp.com/ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/mqpthv/article70851681.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/IPL%202026%2019.JPG?ssl=1 "PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2026: Prabhsimran credits skipper Shreyas for Shashank’s game-changing spell Before Saturday, Shashank Singh’s only IPL victim was Abhishek Sharma (2024). That was, however, before the part-time medium-pacer’s exploits (3-0-20-2) against Sunrisers Hyderabad.His heroics not only ended Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma’s stay in the crease after a rollicking partnership but also fashioned PBKS’ six-wicket win over SRH.PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh credited skipper Shreyas Iyer for giving Shashank this rare responsibility.ALSO READ | Match Preview: Mumbai Indians battle pesky ‘slow starters’ tag as RCB comes calling“Actually, our captain brought in Shashank. And there can be another reason for introducing Shashank because he has dismissed Abhishek once before. He got him out again today [Saturday]. Abhishek and Head were batting really well, and we got back into the match only after those two wickets,” Prabhsimran said during the post-match press conference at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium.The wicket-keeper, too, played a major part in the victory (51, 25b). It was his blistering 99-run stand with opener Priyansh Arya (57, 20b) that broke the back of the 220-run chase.“Priyansh and I are batting well as a pair. We have chased well all these games, and we’ll try to continue this way.”On the mindset required before setting out to chase such a tall target, Prabhsimran elaborated: “When you are going for a big chase, you have to cash in on the PowerPlay. At one point, it looked like we would have to chase 250, but our bowlers made a really good comeback. The clarity given to us by the captain and the coach also helped us a lot”.Published on Apr 11, 2026 #PBKS #SRH #IPL #Prabhsimran #credits #skipper #Shreyas #Shashanks #gamechanging #spell")
PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2026: Prabhsimran credits skipper Shreyas for Shashank’s game-changing spell Before Saturday, Shashank Singh’s only IPL victim was Abhishek Sharma (2024). That was, however, before the part-time medium-pacer’s exploits (3-0-20-2) against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
His heroics not only ended Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma’s stay in the crease after a rollicking partnership but also fashioned PBKS’ six-wicket win over SRH.
PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh credited skipper Shreyas Iyer for giving Shashank this rare responsibility.
ALSO READ | Match Preview: Mumbai Indians battle pesky ‘slow starters’ tag as RCB comes calling
“Actually, our captain brought in Shashank. And there can be another reason for introducing Shashank because he has dismissed Abhishek once before. He got him out again today [Saturday]. Abhishek and Head were batting really well, and we got back into the match only after those two wickets,” Prabhsimran said during the post-match press conference at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium.
The wicket-keeper, too, played a major part in the victory (51, 25b). It was his blistering 99-run stand with opener Priyansh Arya (57, 20b) that broke the back of the 220-run chase.
“Priyansh and I are batting well as a pair. We have chased well all these games, and we’ll try to continue this way.”
On the mindset required before setting out to chase such a tall target, Prabhsimran elaborated: “When you are going for a big chase, you have to cash in on the PowerPlay. At one point, it looked like we would have to chase 250, but our bowlers made a really good comeback. The clarity given to us by the captain and the coach also helped us a lot”.
Published on Apr 11, 2026
#PBKS #SRH #IPL #Prabhsimran #credits #skipper #Shreyas #Shashanks #gamechanging #spell
Before Saturday, Shashank Singh’s only IPL victim was Abhishek Sharma (2024). That was, however, before the part-time medium-pacer’s exploits (3-0-20-2) against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
His heroics not only ended Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma’s stay in the crease after a rollicking partnership but also fashioned PBKS’ six-wicket win over SRH.
PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh credited skipper Shreyas Iyer for giving Shashank this rare responsibility.
ALSO READ | Match Preview: Mumbai Indians battle pesky ‘slow starters’ tag as RCB comes calling
“Actually, our captain brought in Shashank. And there can be another reason for introducing Shashank because he has dismissed Abhishek once before. He got him out again today [Saturday]. Abhishek and Head were batting really well, and we got back into the match only after those two wickets,” Prabhsimran said during the post-match press conference at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium.
The wicket-keeper, too, played a major part in the victory (51, 25b). It was his blistering 99-run stand with opener Priyansh Arya (57, 20b) that broke the back of the 220-run chase.
“Priyansh and I are batting well as a pair. We have chased well all these games, and we’ll try to continue this way.”
On the mindset required before setting out to chase such a tall target, Prabhsimran elaborated: “When you are going for a big chase, you have to cash in on the PowerPlay. At one point, it looked like we would have to chase 250, but our bowlers made a really good comeback. The clarity given to us by the captain and the coach also helped us a lot”.
Published on Apr 11, 2026
![Miami Grand Prix: Forecasted weather forces earlier start Weather forecasts have forced an earlier start to Sunday’s Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.All week long, the incoming weather for Sunday was a major focus of discussion. With forecasts calling for thunderstorms and heavy rain late on Sunday afternoon, coinciding with the scheduled start time for the Miami Grand Prix, F1 officials and even the drivers themselves wondering if the schedule would be altered.This evening, that decision was made by race officials.In a statement released Saturday night, following the qualifying session, the start time for the Miami Grand Prix was pushed up three hours, to 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Sunday. The statement cites the forecasts of “heavier rainstorms” close to the original start time, and notes that the decision was made to “ensure the maximum possible window to complete the Grand Prix in the best conditions and to [prioritize] the safety of drivers, fans, teams and staff:”Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, the current Drivers’ Championship leader, secured pole position for Sunday’s race. Four-time Drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen will start alongside him on the front row. #Miami #Grand #Prix #Forecasted #weather #forces #earlier #start](https://i2.wp.com/platform.sbnation.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/gettyimages-2274207014.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C10.738219895288%2C100%2C78.523560209424&w=1200&ssl=1 "Miami Grand Prix: Forecasted weather forces earlier start Weather forecasts have forced an earlier start to Sunday’s Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.All week long, the incoming weather for Sunday was a major focus of discussion. With forecasts calling for thunderstorms and heavy rain late on Sunday afternoon, coinciding with the scheduled start time for the Miami Grand Prix, F1 officials and even the drivers themselves wondering if the schedule would be altered.This evening, that decision was made by race officials.In a statement released Saturday night, following the qualifying session, the start time for the Miami Grand Prix was pushed up three hours, to 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Sunday. The statement cites the forecasts of “heavier rainstorms” close to the original start time, and notes that the decision was made to “ensure the maximum possible window to complete the Grand Prix in the best conditions and to [prioritize] the safety of drivers, fans, teams and staff:”Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, the current Drivers’ Championship leader, secured pole position for Sunday’s race. Four-time Drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen will start alongside him on the front row. #Miami #Grand #Prix #Forecasted #weather #forces #earlier #start")
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