The newly built stadium at Mullanpur witnessed a dramatic rollercoaster of emotions from the home side. Punjab Kings were reeling at 83/5 after just eight overs.
However, the spotlight was stolen by opener Priyansh Arya, who stormed to a blistering 19-ball half-century.
The visitors’ frustration deepened when a simple chance to dismiss him turned into a six, thanks to a costly mistake by Mukesh Chaudhary.
On the second ball of the 12th over, Ravichandran Ashwin delivered a full ball outside off. Priyansh stepped forward and launched a powerful slog down the ground.
The ball soared high toward long-off, where Mukesh Chaudhary was stationed. He judged the catch well and appeared to secure it comfortably, but failed to notice his foot was grazing the boundary rope. What should’ve been a crucial breakthrough turned into a six.
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A frustrated Ashwin watched helplessly as his effort was undone, while Priyansh, gifted a lifeline, capitalized on it and reached a 39-ball half-century. The blunder didn’t go unnoticed, as social media quickly erupted, with Twitter users pointing out Mukesh’s costly mistake.