The match between the Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings was a bit dry when Gujarat Titans scored 200 runs. It was an amazing knock from the captain, Shubman Gill.
The start of Punjab was not that strong, and regular wickets made it look like it was Gujarat’s game. However, a late drama in the match produced a thriller in the Indian Premier League 2024. Punjab Kings chased down this big total, and the batsmen who did it were two uncapped Indian players.
Shashank Singh, the mistake-buy of the Punjab Kings, has been in tremendous form this season. He won this game for Punjab by scoring a blasting 61 runs on 29 balls. In his process of crushing Gujarat, he was assisted by Ashutosh Sharma, who was an impact addition. He scored 31 runs off 17 balls and gave the much-needed boost in the last overs. Both Indian players turned the game on its head in the very last moments.
We have the list of award winners from this game.
Gujarat versus Punjab, Fantasy Player of the Game:
Shubman Gill, the captain of the Gujarat Titans, was awarded with fantasy player of the game. After that, he scored 89 runs in the first innings and produced a good total on the scoreboard for the team.
Gujarat vs Punjab Most Sixes and Fours:
Suman Gill got this award after a beautiful innings with good cricketing shots. In an innings of 89 runs, he delivered four maximums and six boundaries.
Gujarat versus Punjab, Electric Striker of the Match:
After producing an inning of 61 runs, Shashank Singh got this award. He was phenomenal, and he picked up all the sides of the ground where he smashed the ballers badly.
Gujarat versus Punjab, Player of the Match:
For a memorable match winning innings, Shashank Singh wins the Player of the Match award 🏆#TATAIPL | #GTvPBKS pic.twitter.com/HsgFzDsI8b
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 4, 2024
Shashank Singh, without a doubt, was the well-deserved candidate for this award, as it was because of him that Punjab came into the game out of nowhere and took it out of the mouth of Gujarat Titans. It was a thrilling victory and a mature inning from an uncapped Indian player.
Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma: The uncapped Indians who played like the stars of an Indian team
It was surprising for any Indian Premier League or cricket fan to see these two uncapped Indians doing so well on the field. People had never even heard their names before this IPL season, and they are playing with such good temperament.
Shashank Singh plays for Chhattisgarh. He was selected in the IPL auctions of 2024 by Punjab Kings at 20 lakh INR. He has also been a part of Sunrisers Hyderabad squad back in 2022.
Ashutosh Sharma played cricket in Madhya Pradesh. This player has also played for railways. He holds a reputation for hard-hitting, which is exactly what he produced in this game as an impact addition.
It is very proud for any Indian to see that the uncapped Indian players are playing so well against the international bowlers and producing match-winning performances. It is hoped that these efforts will not go in vain, and they will get more chances from here on.