Williamson lauded Shashank\u2019s ability to remain composed at the crease while displaying a wide range of attacking strokes against some of the best bowlers in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Shashank is coming off an outstanding breakout season last year. He\u2019s incredibly still at the crease, has beautiful hands, and doesn\u2019t move excessively, yet he possesses so many scoring options. He has the time to adjust to short-pitched deliveries \u2014 whether ramping it over the keeper or pulling off a length \u2014 but he can also hold his position and play powerful straight drives,\u201d Williamson said on JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The way he comes in during the death overs, with little time to settle, and takes on bowlers with confidence is exceptional. Whether it's Rashid Khan missing his length slightly and Shashank slapping it back over the square \u2014 that\u2019s an incredibly difficult shot against someone of Rashid\u2019s calibre. It just speaks to the quality of the player,\u201d Williamson added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alongside Shashank\u2019s late flourish, Punjab Kings\u2019 captain Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a match-winning 97 not out off 42 balls, smashing nine sixes and five fours at a strike rate of 230.95.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"What stands out about Shreyas is how he continues to evolve his game. For a period, teams targeted him with short balls, but now, he\u2019s adjusting brilliantly\u2014getting deeper in his crease, de-weighting his front leg, and dominating the short-pitched deliveries. His ability to shift his weight forward again makes it difficult for bowlers who try the \u2018one-two\u2019 approach\u2014going short, then full. He\u2019s now able to access all areas of the ground, which makes him such a formidable batter,\" Williamson said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Iyer\u2019s innings was packed with breathtaking stroke play, as he dictated terms from the outset. \"It was a knock of the highest standard. From the very first ball, it was almost a highlight reel\u2014he played the ball exactly where it was meant to be hit. Anything outside off stump, he looked to access the offside, and he even struck sixes over cover against some of the best seamers in the world,\" Williamson remarked.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"What stands out about Shreyas is how he continues to evolve his game. For a period, teams targeted him with short balls, but now, he\u2019s adjusting brilliantly\u2014getting deeper in his crease, de-weighting his front leg, and dominating the short-pitched deliveries. His ability to shift his weight forward again makes it difficult for bowlers who try the \u2018one-two\u2019 approach\u2014going short, then full. He\u2019s now able to access all areas of the ground, which makes him such a formidable batter,\" Williamson said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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