IPL 2024: Old video of Shashank Singh smashing Lockie Ferguson resurfaces after match-winning knock against GT

Punjab Kings' all-rounder Shashank Singh has been making the rounds after his recent aggressive batting heroics. However, this is not the first time the young all-rounder has proved his immense talent on the IPL platform as back in the 2022 edition Shashank, then representing Sunrisers Hyderabad, put on a remarkable show against Gujarat Titans' pace spearhead Lockie Ferguson.

In a match between SRH and GT at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Singh took on Ferguson, smashing him for a hat-trick of sixes in the final three deliveries of Hyderabad's innings. Shashank recorded an unbeaten 25 off six deliveries, including a boundary and three big sixes.

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Shashank Singh guides PBKS to a brilliant victory

Fast forward to the present day, and Shashank has once again found himself at the center of attention, leading PBKS to a thrilling victory against the same opponents in the ongoing IPL season. The 32-year-old shoned with the bat, guiding his team to a three-wicket victory.

Chasing a daunting target of 200, the Punjab-based franchise found themselves reeling at 70/4 in the ninth over. However, Shashank, along with Impact Player Ashutosh Sharma, managed to make a remarkable comeback. The all-rounder played a blistering knock of 61 off just 29 deliveries, smashing six fours and four towering sixes to keep his team in the hunt.

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With 25 runs needed off the final 12 balls, Shashank and Ashutosh both hit two crucial sixes, reducing the equation to a reachable seven runs off the final over. Despite losing Ashutosh on the first ball of the last over, Shashank calmly steered his team to their second victory, ending the two-game losing streak for Punjab Kings. He was awarded the Player of the Match award for his knock as well.