In a thrilling run-fest, Punjab Kings, led by Shashank Singh, defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets with a ball to spare in the IPL match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Shashank’s unbeaten 61 was crucial in Punjab’s successful chase of 200 runs, securing their second win in four matches.
The match began with Punjab Kings chasing a daunting target, and a fiery start by Bairstow set the tone. Despite the early dismissal of skipper Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh’s resilience steadied the ship momentarily. Prabhsimran’s aggressive batting showcased Punjab’s intent in the run chase.
Prabhsimran, in a solid innings, fell to a poor shot selection by Noor Ahmad, who took two crucial wickets in quick succession. With the required run rate climbing, the pressure shifted to Curran to deliver, with Shashank Singh holding the innings together with a remarkable display of timing and skill.
Debutant Ashutosh Sharma’s crucial boundaries, along with Shashank Singh’s explosive batting, kept Punjab in the game as they inched closer to the target. In a dramatic finish, Shashank guided Punjab to victory, scoring his maiden IPL half-century and leading his team to a thrilling win with just one ball to spare.
Earlier, Gujarat Titans posted a challenging total of 199/4 with skipper Shubman Gill’s superb 89-run innings. Despite handy contributions from other players, Gujarat’s total was not enough to stop Punjab Kings from achieving their target with ease.
