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'Remember the name Shashank Singh' - Fans react as Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets in thrilling encounter

Punjab Kings registered their second win in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024, after defeating Gujarat Titans by a margin of 3 wickets in the 17th match.

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PBKS beat GT by 3 wickets in IPL 2024 17th match (File Photo: IPL Official)

PBKS beat GT by 3 wickets in IPL 2024 17th match (File Photo: IPL Official)

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Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings crossed swords in the 17th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024. Both teams played this match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The visiting skipper Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and asked the hosts to bat first at the considerable ‘tough track’ of Narendra Modi Stadium.

Batting first, Gujarat Titans posted a big total of 199 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in the allotted 20 overs courtesy of Shubman Gill’s 89 runs off just 48 balls, with 6 fours and 4 sixes; young batter Sai Sudharsan followed his knock followed his knock and also smashed a quick 33 runs off just 19 balls, with 6 fours, alongside 26 and 23 runs each scored by Kane Williamson and Rahul Tewatia. Kagiso Rabada scalped 2 wickets for PBKS, alongside Harpreet Brar and Harshal Patel.

Shashank Singh proves his redemption to Punjab Kings

While chasing the target, Punjab Kings faced an early blow after losing Shikhar Dhawan at only 18 runs in 1.1 overs. Later, the number 3 batter Prabhsimran Singh scored 35 runs off 24 balls, with 5 fours and six.

Later, the famous ‘mistaken identity’ of the IPL 2024 mini-auction, Shashank Singh smashed a blistering 61 runs off just 29 balls, with 6 fours and 4 sixes, alongside the impact player Ashutosh Sharma’s 31 runs off just 17 balls, with 3 fours and a six. These fiery knocks helped Punjab Kings chase down the total in 19.5 overs, scoring 200 runs for losing 7 wickets and winning the match by a margin of 3 wickets. It is the second win for Punjab in their fourth match in the tournament while Gujarat Titans faced their second defeat in the tournament.

Here’s how fans reacted to Punjab Kings’ win over Gujarat Titans:

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