Punjab Kings wicketkeeper Prabhsimran Singh produced a moment of brilliance behind the stumps to dismiss Ayush Badoni during the crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday. The sharp stumping proved to be a major turning point in the contest as PBKS tightened their grip on a must-win encounter.

Coming into the game on the back of six consecutive defeats, Punjab Kings desperately needed a victory to stay alive in the playoff race. The urgency and intensity were visible on the field, and Prabhsimran’s lightning-fast work behind the stumps perfectly reflected the team’s hunger for two crucial points.

Ayush Badoni looked dangerous from the moment he arrived at the crease. With Lucknow struggling after early wickets and missing star opener Mitchell Marsh, the middle-order batter launched a counterattack to revive the innings. Badoni smashed 43 runs off just 18 deliveries, hammering five boundaries and three sixes in a fearless innings that briefly shifted momentum towards LSG.

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However, experienced leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal outsmarted the youngster in the seventh over of the innings. Chahal bowled a flatter delivery outside off stump, tempting Badoni into attempting an aggressive cut shot. The batter failed to connect cleanly and momentarily lifted his back foot while trying to regain balance. That was all Prabhsimran Singh needed.

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The PBKS wicketkeeper calmly collected the ball and waited for the perfect moment before whipping off the bails in a flash. Replays confirmed that Badoni’s foot was marginally in the air when the stumps were broken, handing Punjab Kings a massive breakthrough against the run of play.

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The dismissal once again highlighted Prabhsimran’s growing impact not only as an explosive opener but also as a sharp wicketkeeper capable of delivering under pressure. His awareness and quick reflexes gave Punjab a huge boost at a critical stage of the match.

For Lucknow Super Giants, Badoni’s dismissal came as a major setback in their attempt to recover from a shaky start without Mitchell Marsh in the playing XI.