Punjab Kings have made a strong start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, securing back-to-back victories and claiming the second spot on the points table. Royal Challengers Bengaluru currently hold the top position due to a superior net run rate.

In their second match of the season, Punjab Kings convincingly defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets while chasing a target of 172. Prabhsimran Singh played a match-winning knock, scoring 69 runs off just 34 deliveries, including 9 fours and 3 sixes, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Under the leadership of newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings have revamped their squad and coaching staff. The franchise retained only two players—Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh—while bringing in fresh support under Ponting’s guidance.

Prabhsimran attributed the team's strong start to Ponting's guidance and captaincy. With victories over Gujarat Titans in their opening game and Lucknow Super Giants in their second, both wins have come away from home.

"Ricky Ponting is a true legend, and his words are always full of positivity." There’s no ‘if’ in his dictionary. He encourages us to go out and win games. The team management is backing us, and that support is crucial to finishing matches successfully,” Prabhsimran said.

He also highlighted the importance of practice and consistency. “I’ve been working on my shots in the nets, and it was great to execute them in the match against Lucknow. This performance will boost my confidence for the upcoming games. "My advice to young players is to stay consistent and always give their 100% for the team. That’s how you turn the dream of representing India into reality," he added.