7 days ago
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- Time of India
Shashank loses match, wins hearts
Bhopal: The IPL 2025 final was significant for Madhya Pradesh — Indore's
Rajat Patidar
led RCB to its maiden title victory, while Bhopal-raised
Shashank Singh
delivered a remarkable unbeaten half-century for Punjab Kings, taking his team to a heartbeat short of victory.
At Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, Shashank smashed an aggressive 61 off 30 balls and remained not out. His impressive innings featured six massive sixes and three fours.
Shashank had developed his cricket expertise in Madhya Pradesh. Supporters of the sport praised his batting display. "Shashank alone played till the end. His innings cannot be forgotten," said Ankush Verma, a fan. The son of an IPS officer from MP cadre, Shashank began his cricket journey participating in 'under-age' competitions in Bhopal. Currently, he represents the Chhattisgarh Ranji squad.
