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In a high scoring IPL 2025 encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, Shashank Singh’s explosive batting left spectators, including PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta, in awe.
Match 54, witnessed a defining moment when Shashank smashed a colossal 92-meter six off LSG’s pace sensation Mayank Yadav, sending the ball soaring out of the stadium. Preity’s animated reaction to this jaw-dropping shot quickly became the talk of the town, going viral across social media platforms.
Preity Zinta stunned by Shashank Singh’s big hit against Lucknow Super Kings
The incident took place in the 17th over when Mayank delivered a back-of-a-length ball. Shashank, with impeccable timing, launched it over deep backward square-leg, hitting the roof of a building outside the stadium. The umpire promptly called for a new ball, but it was Preity’s stunned expression that that stole the spotlight. Her infectious excitement resonated with fans, sparking memes and widespread admiration for her passionate involvement in the game.
Here’s the video:
A MONSTER HIT BY SHASHANK SINGH..!!! 👑 pic.twitter.com/byJTTZLVje
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 4, 2025
Preity Zinta reaction after seeing Shashank Singh's amazing and long six . #PBKSvLSG pic.twitter.com/94zsieeq7l
— CricTalkWith – Atif 🏏 (@cricatif) May 4, 2025
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Punjab Kings goes past Lucknow Super Kings in Dharamshala
Even after losing a wicket in the first over, PBKS got off to a quick start. Prabhsimran Singh played a brilliant innings, scoring 91 runs from just 48 balls, which included 6 fours and 7 sixes, helping PBKS build momentum early. Later in the innings, Shashank made sure the team finished strong. Coming in at number six, he smashed an unbeaten 33 runs off only 15 balls, hitting 4 fours and a huge six. His quick scoring helped PBKS post a massive total of 236 runs.
In reply, LSG couldn’t keep up with the high run rate. PBKS’s bowlers kept things tight and took key wickets, securing a comfortable 37-run victory. Arshdeep Singh once again troubled LSG batters, dismissing their explosive top 3 with just 27 runs on the board. His 4-over spell included 3 wickets for just 16 runs.
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