डेटा शॉर्ट्स: शशांक की प्रीमियम फिनिशर के रूप में विकास की कुंजी विविधता

Shashank Singh: Versatility the Key to His Success

IPL 2024 saw a unique story unfold with Shashank Singh. After a mix-up at the auction where Punjab Kings initially tried to back out of buying him, he went on to become one of their retained players and a sought-after finisher.

His breakout moment came in a chase against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Shashank smashed an unbeaten 61 off 29 balls, coming in at 70/4 chasing 200 against a formidable attack featuring Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad. Later in the season, he scored an unbeaten 68 off 28 balls in a record run chase against eventual champions KKR, guiding his team through a crucial phase.

Shashank's versatility is his biggest asset. In Punjab's season opener against Gujarat Titans, he scored 44 off 16 balls, taking the team to a competitive total. Two weeks later, against CSK, he steered his team from 83/5 to 219, securing an 18-run victory.

Highest Strike Rate in Death Overs (16-20) in IPL since 2024

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Shashank's strike rate of 196.95 in death overs (16-20) since 2024 is bettered by only five batters. He excels at finding boundaries, clearing the ropes with power and strategically placing the ball.

Shashank's Hitting Zones

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He is equally adept against pace and spin, making him a nightmare for opposition captains. In the death overs, he strikes at 195 against pace with an average of 85, and at 203 against spin.

Shashank's ability to hit down the ground, off short balls, and ramp over fine leg against pace makes him a complete batsman. Against spin, he excels at slog sweeping and pulling.

Shashank, along with other young talents like Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, and Nehal Wadhera, has been instrumental in Punjab's success this season.