After the match, top PBKS batsman Shashank Singh came up to praise the England opener, Bairstow, who collected 108* runs in 48 deliveries, was named Player of the Match.
Against Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings won a historic match in the most recent IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024. On Friday, April 26, the 42nd match of the tournament took place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata between the two teams. Punjab Kings lost 261 runs in the first innings after bowling first.
Even though the target appeared impossible to reach, Kings performed incredibly well at bat. Following Bairstow’s incredible century, the team succeeded in chasing down the target and winning by eight wickets, making history.
“In order for us to have the same outcomes in the remaining games, I hope Jonny consumes the same meal for the next five games. India Today cited Shashank Singh as saying, “The atmosphere in the dressing room was positive; we had so much belief that we were not under any pressure at all.”
Kolkata is a six-strike pitch. Shashank Singh
In addition, Shashank Singh discussed the Eden Gardens surface in Kolkata, calling it a “six-hitting ground” and expressing the hope that he might carry over his strong play into the next games.
Kolkata has six hitting grounds, so both sides certainly batted well. I hope I can keep hitting sixes and batting well, but winning for the team is more important,” Shashank stated.
With an unbroken 68 runs in 28 deliveries, Shashank Singh contributed to his team’s victory and a historic victory. With the victory, Punjab Kings moved up in the IPL rankings. After nine games played so far this season, the team has won three and lost the other six. In the standings, the team is ranked sixth.
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