Punjab Kings (PBKS) have a young powerhouse in their squad who could be a game-changer this season—Suryansh Shedge. The 22-year-old all-rounder from Mumbai has already made waves in domestic cricket, and now he is ready to light up IPL 2025.
Why is Shedge Special? More Sixes, Fewer Fours!Unlike most batters, Shedge’s game is built around power-hitting. He prefers sending the ball out of the park rather than finding boundaries along the ground. His T20 stats prove this unique ability:
- 13 sixes & just 7 fours in T20s
- Strike Rate of 251.92 in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024
- 131 runs in 9 matches at an average of 43.66
- Best Score: 36 (Not Out)*
With such an explosive strike rate, Shedge is already being compared to Hardik Pandya, and Punjab Kings might unleash him in their match against Gujarat Titans.
Captain Shreyas Iyer Knows His Talent WellShreyas Iyer, PBKS' new captain, has witnessed Shedge’s magic firsthand. Both players were key to Mumbai’s title-winning campaign in the SMAT 2024.
- Not just a batter, but a handy bowler too—Shedge took 8 wickets in 9 matches.
- He played a crucial all-round role for Mumbai in domestic cricket, proving his value as a match-winner.
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Key Players: Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Glenn Maxwell, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur
Young Talents: Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Mushir Khan
With his six-hitting ability and wicket-taking skills, Shedge could play a finisher's role for Punjab Kings. His versatility makes him an exciting debut prospect for IPL 2025. If he fires, opposition teams will have a tough time stopping him.
