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Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting praised tactical discipline after his side beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets at Wankhede. He highlighted Arshdeep Singh’s tone-setting spell and Prabhsimran Singh’s composed 80 off 39 balls. Ponting also credited bowling resilience, including Shashank Singh’s key overs, as PBKS moved top with nine points. reports said on Thursday

Following a 7-wicket (with 21 balls to spare) Indian Premier League (IPL) victory against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, Punjab Kings Head Coach Ricky Ponting lauded his side’s tactical discipline and individual brilliance . Speaking during the ‘Dressing Room Diaries’ after the match, Ponting highlighted the “tone-setting” opening spell from Arshdeep Singh and the "calculating" batting masterclass from Prabhsimran Singh as the catalysts for the win.

Hopes was quick to dismiss any talk of a “rough patch” for lead pacer Arshdeep Singh, instead pointing to the left-armer’s work ethic as the reason for his immediate impact on the game.

“We talk about people setting the tone; the way Arsh set the tone in the first over, swung the ball around, and put them on the back foot was exceptional,” Ponting said.

“Arsh, I know you’ve been going through what you consider a rough patch but the rest of us don’t think so. The work you put in over the last couple of days to be able to do this straight away tonight was the reward. To be on the mark from the first ball, get two early wickets, and then come back at the end to do what you normally do... it’s a credit to your work,” he added.