It was surprising to see Wriddhiman Saha walking out to open the Kings XI Punjab innings alongside Martin Guptill against Mumbai Indians on Thursday, but what a move it proved to be.
Replacing Manan Vohra at the top of the order, Saha played a brilliant knock that helped Punjab to a victory that has kept them afloat in the race for a top-four finish.
The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman batted through the innings, staying unbeaten on 93 from 55 deliveries. He hit as many as 11 fours and three sixes during his knock which helped Punjab amass 230-3 in their 20 overs.
Saha would later also take a brilliant catch that resulted in the dismissal of Hardik Pandya at a crucial juncture of the match.
Unsurprisingly, he was named as the Player of the Match.
SOCIAL CHATTER
.@Wriddhipops wins the Man of the Match award for his brilliant 93! Congrats Wriddhi! #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi #MIvKXIP
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) May 11, 2017
Aaj to bahut player me Mata chadh gayeen.But Maxwell & Saha most enjoyable. Last two overs bowling top class.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 11, 2017
Feel very proud of the team.
Aaj to bahut player me Mata chadh gayeen.But Maxwell & Saha most enjoyable. Last two overs bowling top class.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 11, 2017
Feel very proud of the team.
Always enjoy watching players show another dimension to them. And @Wriddhipops has done again today what he did in the 2014 final.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 11, 2017
Congrats @lionsdenkxip & @Wriddhipops superb knock.Hats off 4 ur comment abt being prepared 2 bat anywhere based on team needs! #teamplayer
— Venky Mysore (@VenkyMysore) May 11, 2017
