Punjab Kings’ Shashank Singh lit up Dharamshala with a monstrous six that sent Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav’s delivery sailing out of the ground during the death overs of the first innings. The towering hit, which struck the roof of the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala during the 17th over, left the crowd stunned and even caught co-owner Preity Zinta in visible awe.
Batting first, PBKS piled up a commanding total of 236, powered by a sublime 91 from Prabhsimran Singh and an unbeaten 33 off 15 from Shashank. The six off Mayank Yadav was a standout moment, as the pacer endured a tough outing—conceding 60 runs in his spell without taking a wicket.
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The innings got off to a flying start with Prabhsimran smashing Mayank for 20 runs in the second over, including three consecutive sixes. Skipper Shreyas Iyer added a crucial 45, while Marcus Stoinis’ late cameo and Shashank’s fireworks provided the final push to PBKS’s innings.
Mayank Yadav, hailed for his express pace this season, faced a reality check as the Punjab batters neutralised his threat with calculated aggression.
