Ahmedabad
Shashank Singh, who was instrumental in the Punjab Kings (PBKS) victory against Gujarat Titans (GT) feels great to pull off the match for the Kings in a thrilling UPL 2024 encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Coming down at number six, Shashank with his breathtaking batting performance of not out 61 runs in 29 deliveries sealed the match for Kings with three wickets and one ball left. His partnership with debutant Ashutosh Sharma was the key as both batters added 43 runs off a mere 22 deliveries.
Punjab were reeling on 70 for 4 when Shashank walked out to bat in the ninth over of the chase of 200. Shashank scored his maiden IPL half-century in just 25 deliveries, and it came when it mattered the most. He took down Umesh Yadav for a boundary, maximum, and a boundary in the 11th over of the chase. Shashank regularly collected boundaries of some prime bowlers of the league, like Rashid Khan and Mohit Sharma. He said when asked about his experience that he is still trying to sink it in. He added that he has visualised all these things right before the match, but obviously turning it into reality, and he now feels very happy and proud of myself. He said he bats at No. 7 but that day, he batted at No. 5.
