Dharamsala, India — Preity Zinta, the owner of Punjab Kings, was left in awe as Shashank Singh launched a colossal six during the IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. The remarkable hit occurred in the 17th over when Shashank sent a delivery soaring 92 meters over deep backward square-leg, even hitting the roof of a nearby building, prompting the umpire to introduce a new ball to continue play.
The excitement in the stands mirrored the intensity of Shashank’s performance, with Zinta’s ecstatic reaction quickly going viral on social media, spawning numerous memes and comments that reflect her joy and surprise.
“Power-hitting at its finest!” exclaimed one spectator on Twitter as footage of the shot circulated online. Shashank’s explosive batting led the Punjab Kings to a formidable total of 236 for 5, firmly establishing their dominance in the match. He ended his innings with 91 runs off just 48 balls, clocking six fours and seven sixes.
Despite coming close to achieving his second IPL century, Shashank fell short after attempting a risky switch hit off Digvesh Rathi, which ultimately led to his dismissal. His remarkable innings was crucial, especially as Punjab was keen on surpassing the par score on a pitch that had proven favorable for batting.
At the tail end of the innings, Shashank further bolstered his team’s score by scoring 33 runs off just 15 deliveries. Throughout the match, the Punjab Kings managed to hit 16 sixes, with 13 of those coming from fast bowlers, showcasing their aggressive batting strategy.
Mayank Yadav made a notable contribution to the scoring with six sixes of his own, although he did concede 60 runs in his four overs. The bowling unit for Lucknow Super Giants struggled significantly, and their batting lineup faced an uphill battle to chase down the impressive target set by the Punjab Kings.
In the opening exchanges of their innings, LSG initially looked promising, but a clever outswinger by Punjab’s Akash Singh led to an early wicket, sending Priyansh back to the dugout. With minimal footwork displayed, Priyansh fell victim to the pace and placement of Singh’s delivery, caught at deep backward point.
Australian Jos Inglis gave LSG some momentum with a series of aggressive shots, including a hat-trick of sixes off Yadav, who seemed to lose a step post his recovery from a back injury. However, after Inglis was dismissed, it was Prabhsimran who took charge alongside skipper Iyer, both playing with confidence and aggression.
The two batters added a crucial 78 runs in just 7.5 overs before Rathi, LSG’s most effective bowler, broke their partnership by dismissing the Punjab captain. However, Prabhsimran’s relentless aggression saw him capitalizing on LSG’s misfielding and bowling errors, leaving their bowlers in a challenging position to contain the batting onslaught.
As the game unfolded, the lapse in fielding skills, particularly from LSG’s fast bowlers, added salt to their wounds, with errors contributing to additional runs. Overall, the Punjab Kings displayed a dominant performance, setting a high bar for their opponents in this exciting IPL encounter.
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