Punjab Kings stunned Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring match played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 4th April 2024. Chasing down 200 runs to win, Punjab Kings looked down and out losing 4 wickets for a loss of 70 runs. Ashutosh Sharma revealed how he was not able to join the Punjab Kings squad.
Sharma came as an impact player replacing Arshdeep Singh. He looked in sublime touch putting enough pressure on Gujarat Titans bowlers smashing them to all parts of the ground. He showed his class by hitting Mohit Sharma in the 19th over changing the momentum in favour of the Punjab Kings. He along with Shashank Singh displayed great hitting, putting on 43 runs for the 7th wicket.
Sharma was dismissed in the final over caught at long-on. He made a quickfire 31 off 17 deliveries with 3 fours and 1 six that helped Punjab Kings win the match by 3 wickets with 1 ball to spare. Punjab Kings registered their second win in this tournament. They won their first match against Delhi Capitals.
“I did my trials well with Punjab and was all set to leave for home. I had my flight booked for the night, but then they called me and told ‘Stay for one more day.’ I had to go for another trial. Then I thought no, If they’re asking me to stay, it could be something good and I will leave the trial of the other team. I didn’t go and that’s why I am part of this side,” said Ashutosh.
It was a superb knock by the impact player who displayed great hitting and helped Punjab Kings snatch 2 important points that would help them in a big way. They will next play against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 9th April.
Ashutosh Sharma’s performance in 2023/24 SMAT
Ashutosh Sharma had a great 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He broke Yuvraj Singh’s 16-year-old record. He displayed great hitting abilities against Arunachal Pradesh smashing 53 off 12 deliveries with 1 four and 8 sixes. It was a superb effort by Sharma as his knock helped Railways post 246 for 5 in 20 overs. He completed fifty of just 11 deliveries.
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