Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting praised fast bowler Arshdeep Singh for his outstanding performance against Mumbai Indians, where he took three wickets and reached his 100th IPL wicket milestone. Ponting commended Arshdeep for setting the tone early in the innings and influencing the game’s outcome significantly. Arshdeep’s crucial wickets of Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, and Sherfane Rutherford played a key role in restricting Mumbai Indians to 195 runs.

Ponting also lauded Prabhsimran Singh for his unbeaten 80 off 39 balls, which helped Punjab Kings chase down the target comfortably. Captain Shreyas Iyer’s 66 off 35 balls also contributed to the victory. Ponting praised Prabhsimran for his calm and calculated batting, especially during the Powerplay overs. He expressed his admiration for the team’s overall batting performance, noting their skill and composure throughout the match.

Overall, Ponting’s praise for Arshdeep and Prabhsimran highlighted their crucial contributions to Punjab Kings’ victory over Mumbai Indians, showcasing the team’s strong performance in the IPL.

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