Nehal Wadhera often dubbed the lsquonew-age Yuvraj Singhrsquo and the star batsman of Punjab Kingsrsquo PBKS is being hailed on social media after helping the Preity Zinta team to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore RCB. His terrific batting helped the Shreyas Iyer Army to get another terrific win after beating KKR. The promising left-handed batsman from Ludhiana Punjab is now being hailed on social media for his terrific innings. Herersquos a few unknown interesting facts about Nehal Born on September 4 2000 he began his cricketing journey at the age of nine under the mentorship of Charanjit Bhangu and Harjinder Singh. His early career saw him representing Punjab in U-16 and U-19 tournaments showcasing his potential with consistent performances. 3319 from Nehal Wadhera won us the game tonight such a talent he is and unreal shots he plays❤️❤️🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/TTtey0gaEM mdash Rajiv @Rajiv1841 April 18 2025 A significant highlight of Wadheras early career was his record-breaking innings of 578 runs during the semi-final of the Inter-District U-23 Cricket Championship in April 2022. This feat surpassed Brian Laras record for the highest individual score in a four-day match and earned him recognition from Junior Chamber International. In the Indian Premier League IPL Wadhera made his debut with the Mumbai Indians in 2023 scoring 241 runs in 14 matches with a highest score of 64. His performances caught the attention of the Punjab Kings who acquired him for Rs 4.20 crore in the 2025 IPL auction. Under the guidance of coach Ricky Ponting Wadhera has flourished with the Punjab Kings. He played a pivotal role in the teams victories including a notable unbeaten 43-run innings that contributed to a successful chase against Royal Challengers Bangalore. His ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed has made him a valuable asset to the team. Wadheras journey from domestic cricket to the IPL underscores his dedication and talent. As he continues to develop under experienced mentorship he is poised to be a significant contributor to Indian cricket in the coming years.