A viral unverified claim has emerged about Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh amid the side’s mid-season stumble in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. According to a journalist, the keeper-batter has gained 10 kgs over the course of the season, with the rest of the players becoming complacent too after starting the season with some outstanding performances.

PBKS vs MI, IPL 2026: Has Prabhsimran Singh gained 10 KGs over the course of the season?
Prabhsimran has been one of the standout batters for the Punjab Kings and instrumental in getting their sides off to outstanding starts in the company of Priyansh Arya. Although he has 382 runs in 11 matches with four fifties alongside a strike rate of 169.02, the last three innings haven’t gone according to plan for the youngster. With a best of 18, the 25-year-old has managed only 36 runs in the last three games, as it has been instrumental in Punjab Kings’ defeats. Nevertheless, there is no reliable source of Prabhsimran’s level of fitness or having gained 10 KGs over the season.

Nevertheless, PBKS will certainly be keen to improve their game as the league stage nears its end.

PBKS vs MI, IPL 2026: Can Punjab Kings still qualify for the playoffs?
Punjab Kings’ fourth successive loss hasn’t affected their standing in the points table as they still remain fourth with 13 points in 11 games. With three more games still to go, Punjab Kings can accumulate up to 19 points with three wins, thereby also ensuring themselves a top-two finish. Even two wins in the remaining three matches should be enough to qualify for the playoffs. Nevertheless, two losses out of three could put them in danger of elimination.

Although the Mumbai Indians are out of the playoff race, they could be massive party poopers by inflicting a loss on the Punjab Kings in Dharamshala.