IPL 2024: Punjab Kings' 'Accidental' Buy Shashank Singh Sparks Memes Following His Unexpected Impact
IPL 2024: During the IPL auction in December last year, Punjab Kings appeared to acquire Shashank Singh at the base price of Rs 20 lakh, but confusion arose due to two players sharing the same name on the list; however, Punjab Kings later clarified that Shashank Singh was their intended purchase and expressed satisfaction with having him on board.
In a stunning turn of events at the Indian Premier League (IPL), Shashank Singh, initially believed to be signed by mistake by Punjab Kings, proved his worth with a blazing 61 off 29 balls against Gujarat Titans on April 4th. The match, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw Punjab Kings chasing a formidable 200-run target, ultimately clinching victory by three wickets.
The confusion arose during the IPL auction in December last year when Punjab Kings seemingly acquired Shashank Singh at the base price of Rs 20 lakh. However, it was later revealed that there were two players with the same name on the list, leading to uncertainty. Despite the initial mix-up, Punjab Kings clarified that Shashank Singh was indeed their intended purchase and expressed delight in having him on board.
Here's how netizens reacted to Shashank's match-winning performance:
I really hope this is the Shashank they actually wanted to buy cause imagine buying someone by mistake and he turns out to be your best middle order player. pic.twitter.com/7krBJZ3BLM
¡ª Heisenberg ? (@internetumpire) April 4, 2024
Social media erupted with humorous posts and memes following Shashank's match-winning performance, reflecting on the irony of the situation. One fan on X humorously remarked, "I really hope this is the Shashank they actually wanted to buy cause imagine buying someone by mistake and he turns out to be your best middle-order player."
Another post captured the reaction of Punjab Kings co-owner, Pretty Zinta, after Shashank Singh's stellar performance led the team to victory over Gujarat Titans.
Shashank Singh pic.twitter.com/Zu8M3EMJnc
¡ª Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) April 4, 2024
Amidst the spotlight on Shashank Singh, other Punjab Kings players showcased their batting prowess in the match against Gujarat Titans. Prabhsimran Singh contributed with a quickfire 35 off 24 balls, while Jitesh Sharma and Ashutosh Sharma displayed their big-hitting abilities, scoring 16 and 31 runs respectively.
Here are a few additional responses:
the "mistake buy" for pbks is doing well than their actual buys? #shashanksingh pic.twitter.com/N7oqEDPuKe
¡ª SAMSONITE? (@thesuperroyal) April 4, 2024
"PBKS bought Shashank Singh"
¡ª firangi (@Maheshh_Dasari) April 4, 2024
What they thought What they got pic.twitter.com/xQGH6UYB6j
Shashank Singh entering into Punjab Kings dressing roompic.twitter.com/yW5xtYcuRZ
¡ª Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) April 4, 2024
When you accidentally buy Shashank Singh in auction and he turns out to be a match winner pic.twitter.com/VfJeheyD5f
¡ª Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 4, 2024
Despite the initial confusion surrounding his acquisition, Shashank Singh's impressive display on the field solidifies his position as a dependable asset in the Punjab Kings' middle-order lineup.
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