PBKS bought it in the IPL 2025 auction for its base price of INR 30 lakhs.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) youngster Suryansh Shedge made a strong statement ahead of next year’s Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season with a batting blitzkrieg in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT).
Shedge, who was bought by PBKS in the IPL 2025 auction for his base price of INR 30 lakhs, blasted a quickfire unbeaten knock of 30 off 8 balls to help Mumbai pull off a heist. With Mumbai needing 30 to win off the last 12 balls, Shedge gave a testament to his sheer power by hitting a hattrick of six followed by a couple of boundaries to close out the contest with three balls remaining.
Watch the video of Shedge’s crazy batting below.
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Ajinkya Rahane stars in Mumbai’s victory with a deft knock of 95
Talking about the match, Suryansh Shedge’s cameo ensured that Mumbai crossed the finish line despite losing a flurry of wickets towards the end.
Apart from Shedge’s heroics, India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Ajinkya Rahane also scored a deft knock of 95 to help Mumbai chase the imposing target of 230.
This innings marked Rahane’s third score above 50 in just five matches during the tournament. His consistent performances have silenced the skeptics, proving that he is well prepared to be a pivotal player for KKR in the upcoming IPL season.
Earlier, Prithvi Shaw got Mumbai off to a flying start with a series of boundaries, smashing 34 off 15 balls at a blistering strike rate of 226.67.
Notably, Mumbai surpassed the previous successful chase record of 227 runs, set by Pondicherry against Andhra in 2021. Baroda remains the only other team to successfully chase a target of 220+, achieving a 222-run chase against Tamil Nadu in Indore. last week.
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