{"id":3893,"date":"2026-04-20T02:23:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T02:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/pontings-shock-as-shashank-singh-drops-3-pbks-beat-lsg-by-54-runs"},"modified":"2026-04-20T02:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T02:23:06","slug":"pontings-shock-as-shashank-singh-drops-3-pbks-beat-lsg-by-54-runs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/pontings-shock-as-shashank-singh-drops-3-pbks-beat-lsg-by-54-runs","title":{"rendered":"Ponting\u2019s Shock as Shashank Singh Drops 3, PBKS Beat LSG by 54 Runs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Punjab Kings (PBKS) claimed a commanding 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2026 clash on Sunday, yet the win came with a sting in the tail\u2014PBKS fielding, in particular, looked untidy. Shashank Singh was at the centre of the concern, dropping three chances in the outfield. His misses drew visible reactions from captain Shreyas Iyer, while head coach Ricky Ponting was seen staring in disbelief at one point. Still, the mood shifted after the match, with both Iyer and Ponting sharing a light-hearted moment with Shashank following the final ball.<\/p>\n<h2>Punjab\u2019s big total sets the tone<\/h2>\n<p>After being sent in, Punjab Kings piled on the runs in emphatic fashion. Priyansh Arya produced a blistering knock of 93 off 37, while Cooper Connolly added a fearless 87 off 46. Their efforts powered PBKS to 254\/7 in 20 overs\u2014the highest team total recorded in IPL 2026.<\/p>\n<h2>Shashank\u2019s three drops leave PBKS visibly rattled<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the batting fireworks, the match swung into focus for Shashank Singh\u2019s outfielding errors, with three separate let-offs drawing attention across different overs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Shashank\u2019s first dropped chance arrived in the 14th over. LSG batter Nicholas Pooran attempted a slog off Yuzvendra Chahal, but the timing wasn\u2019t clean. Even so, Shashank only managed a glancing touch with fingertips instead of taking the catch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In the 18th over, Aiden Markram struck a six, but Shashank misjudged the ball\u2019s flight at sweeper cover. In the dugout, Ponting appeared to react with disbelief as the chance went begging.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>One over later, Shashank dropped another catch\u2014this time coming on Mukul Choudhary. Charging in from deep square-leg, he got hold of the ball, but it popped out before he could secure it properly. Iyer responded with a smile to Shashank\u2019s third miss, though Ponting looked far more serious.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reactions after the match and LSG\u2019s chase<\/h2>\n<p>For all the early frustration, the post-match moment told a different story. During the handshake sequence, Iyer and Ponting were seen embracing Shashank with smiles, suggesting the dropped catches were put aside quickly after the result was settled.<\/p>\n<p>With the bat, LSG did manage some resistance in their chase. Rishabh Pant scored 43, Aiden Markram made 42, and Mitchell Marsh contributed 40. 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