During the 59th match of IPL 2025, a unique view was seen at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Punjab Kings had to change its captain in the midst of a match against the Rajasthan team. In place of Shreyas Iyer, an uncaped player was given the command of Punjab Kings. The player also played a strong innings, causing the Punjab team to score 200+ runs while batting first in the match.
In fact, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer suffered a deep injury to his finger during the practice session a day before the match. But he decided to play against Rajasthan and batted. But after the innings of Punjab, Harpreet Brar was brought to the field as an impact sub instead of Shreyas Iyer.
That is, Shreyas Iyer did not get fielded in this match. In such a case, uncaped player Shashank Singh was entrusted with the responsibility of captaincy. When Shreyas Iyer came to the field for the toss, a heavy bandage was built on his finger.
He also came to bat at fifth. He played 30 off 25 balls. Iyer scored this run at a strike rate of 120, including four fours. On the other hand, Shashank Singh played explosive innings. He was unbeaten on 59 off 30 balls. In the meantime he hit 5 fours and three sixes. Shashank Singh’s strike rate was also 196.66.
Shashank Singh has scored a very important run for the team this season. He has scored 273 runs in 10 innings of 12 matches, including 2 half centuries. What is special is that he made the run at an average of 68.25 and his strike rate has also been 151.66. He is also the highest half -century batsman playing at the sixth or lower number after IPL 2024. He has scored 3 half centuries. (All Image – BCCI)
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