Shashank blasted an unbeaten 61 off simply 29 deliveries, whereas Ashutosh hammered a quickfire 31 off 17 balls as PBKS efficiently chased down the 200-run goal with one ball to spare.
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Shashank, who smashed six boundaries and 4 sixes throughout his knock, single-handedly saved PBKS within the fray together with his pyrotechnics whereas wickets had been falling at common intervals.
After steering Punjab to victory from the brink of defeat, Shashank expressed that the feeling was nonetheless sinking in, emphasizing how his coach suggested him on reacting to such conditions.
“Nonetheless making an attempt to sink in. Visualised all this stuff, however when it was actuality, happy with the hassle. Coach informed me to react to the ball. The wicket was superb, the bounce was good. 200 scored by each groups, so the wicket was unbelievable. They’re the legends of the sport, however once I go to bat I believe I’m the very best. You get expertise, could not get quite a lot of matches earlier than. Right here the homeowners and training employees backed me. I used to be very assured,” Shashank stated after being adjudged Participant of the Match.
Punjab skipper Shikhar Dhawan additionally lavished reward on Shashank and Ashutosh saying the 2 younger batters saved their nerves beneath strain and completed the sport.
“It was an incredible recreation. Very, very shut. Boys did the job. Plan was to present a great begin, however I acquired out early. We misplaced a number of wickets early and Shashank got here and performed an amazing knock. When you find yourself chasing a giant complete, you need to hold the momentum going. Shashank confirmed his class. Magnificent knock. He timed the ball so properly, it seemed easy. He saved his cool and completed the sport. He began from No. 7 and is now exhibiting his optimistic mindset. Ashutosh additionally got here in and took the sport effectively. The 2 younger boys had been preserving their calm and soaking the strain,” Dhawan stated.
