In the high-scoring match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten at 97 runs, falling just three runs short of a century. Many fans questioned why he wasn’t given a chance to reach the milestone, but Shashank Singh clarified the reason after the match.

Shreyas Iyer’s Selfless Call

Shashank Singh revealed that he was about to ask whether he should help Iyer get his century, but before he could, Iyer instructed him to go all out and play aggressively. Iyer told Shashank:

"Don't worry about my century. Just hit every ball and play your natural game."

This showed Shreyas Iyer’s selfless approach, prioritizing the team’s total over personal milestones.

Shashank Singh’s Game-Changing Knock

Following Iyer’s instructions, Shashank Singh smashed 23 runs in the final over, which was bowled by Gujarat Titans’ Mohammed Siraj. His blistering 44 runs off 16 balls, including a crucial six in the last over, significantly boosted Punjab Kings' total.

Punjab’s Victory by 11 Runs

Punjab Kings posted 243/5 in 20 overs, thanks to Iyer’s 97* and Shashank’s quickfire 44*. Gujarat Titans responded strongly, reaching 232/5 in 20 overs, but ultimately lost the match by 11 runs.

Looking at the narrow margin of victory, it is clear that Shashank’s aggressive hitting in the final over made a decisive impact, justifying Iyer’s call to prioritize team success over personal records.