GT vs PBKS IPL 2026: Punjab Kings should thank Suryansh Shedge, who scored a commanding fifty in Ahmedabad. Batting before Shashank Singh, Shedge delivered 57 runs off 29 balls and propelled the team to a competitive target of 163 after they were struggling at 47/5.
Shedge powers PBKS to 163
Shedge entered when the Shreyas Iyer-led side faltered at 36/4. He watched Shreyas Iyer depart after scoring 47, and the team teetered near a weak total. Shedge and Marcus Stoinis engineered a brilliant recovery.
He accelerated PBKS' scoring in the 14th over, launching three sixes off Manav Suthar and revitalizing the team. Shedge reached his fifty in just 24 balls, smashing five sixes.
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Who is Suryansh Shedge?
From Mumbai, Suryansh Shedge is a right-handed batter and medium-pace bowler, renowned for finishing in the shorter format. He excelled in age-group cricket and impressed in the middle overs. Consistent performances in T20S, marked by late acceleration and contributions with the ball, set him apart.
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He has played for Mumbai in key tournaments such as the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, signaling recognized talent. His lower-order batting and all-round ability have elevated him as a contender for greater opportunities—provided he maintains consistent performance.