IPL 2024, Prabhsimran and Shashank floor KKR with half-centuries: Stats
Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh starred for Punjab Kings in a record T20 run-chase against Kolkata Knight Riders. Match 42 of the IPL 2024 season at Eden Gardens saw KKR post 261/6 in 20 overs. It was Prabhsimran, who hit a stunning 20-ball 54 upfront. Shashank then sealed the deal for Punjab with a 28-ball 68*. Notably, Jonny Bairstow slammed a century.
A blazing effort from Prabhsimran in the PP overs
Prabhsimran handed PBKS an explosive start as the visitors scored 93/1 - their highest total in PP overs. Prabhsimran dominated with four fours and five sixes. He struck at 270. He dispatched Harshit Rana for two sixes in the second over and then creamed Dushmantha Chameera next. The last over of the powerplay saw him thrash Anukul Roy before he was run out.
Shashank helps PBKS finish
Shashank joined Bairstow when PBKS were 178/2 after 12.3 overs. Bairstow was at his absolute best and Shashank came in and joined the party. He shared an 84*-run stand. Shashank hammered Varun Chakravarthy for two sixes in the 14th over. Chameera was dispatched for three sixes by Shashank in the 17th over. He spanked Harshit Rana next before sealing the deal thereafter.
4th PBKS batter with this record
Prabhsimran smashed four fours and five sixes (SR: 270) versus KKR. In 29 matches, Prabhsimran owns 630 runs at 21.72. Prabhsimran hit his second IPL half-century (100s: 1). This season, he owns 208 runs at 28.11. As per Cricbuzz, he is now the 4th PBKS batter to hit 50-plus runs within the powerplay. KL Rahul attained the feat twice.
Shashank has been the find of IPL 2024
Shashank stood tall to showcase his credentials. He played a fearless brand of cricket. He has been the find of IPL 2024 alongside team-mate Ashutosh Sharma. Shashank creamed KKR with two fours and eight sixes (SR: 242.86). In IPL 2024, he owns 263 runs at 65.75 (50s: 2). His strike rate reads 182.63. He has hit 19 fours and 18 sixes.
