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Palmer's heroics began with a nerveless conversion of a penalty in the 100th minute, and he swiftly followed it up with a deflected strike just a minute later, securing an astonishing last-minute win for his team. This remarkable turnaround catapulted Pochettino's side to 10th place in the league standings, trailing the Red Devils by just five points.

In the aftermath of the victory, Preity took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to post a snapshot capturing the jubilant moment alongside the team's star players.

Shashank Singh showcased his brilliance with an unbeaten 61 runs, steering Punjab Kings to victory alongside Ashutosh Sharma, as they chased down the daunting target set by Gujarat Titans, securing their second win in four matches.

Ponting didn't mince his words during the post-match press conference, emphasizing his frustration, "It's pretty hard to assess right now. I mean I was almost embarrassed with our first half of the game today." He highlighted the team's bowling woes, with a staggering 17 wides bowled and a sluggish over rate, leading to a shortage of fielders outside the circle in the final overs.

Speaking exclusively to PTI at the Star Sports Incredible Star Cast studio, Broad expressed his confidence in Yadav's abilities, noting his smooth run-up, well-executed brace front-leg delivery, impeccable line and length, and genuine pace. Broad emphasized that learning at the highest level, as he himself did, is invaluable for young bowlers like Yadav. He highlighted Yadav's stint in the IPL as an ideal learning ground, facing off against the best in the business.

"It's not a major shock, considering he postponed his surgery for the 50-over World Cup. He would have undoubtedly been selected. His priority is reclaiming his all-rounder role in the Test team, especially with England's crucial 2025 schedule against India and Australia," remarked Atherton on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

Chawla emphasized the inherent excitement of the IPL, describing how they're all glued to their television screens during matches, especially when their team is on the field. However, she confessed that as owners, they're consumed by tension.

Suryakumar's journey back to the field hasn't been without hurdles, having undergone surgeries for a grade 2 ankle tear and a sports hernia. His last appearance was in the T20 series in South Africa, marking a significant hiatus from competitive cricket.

Despite a strong start, the 95th-ranked Nagal couldn't sustain his momentum and succumbed to a 6-1, 3-6, 4-6 defeat against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego, who showcased his skill and experience on the clay courts.

Sunil Narine exhibited his batting prowess with a scintillating 85 runs, while young sensation Angkrish Raghuvanshi impressed with a fluent half-century on his IPL batting debut, contributing 54 runs off just 27 deliveries. Their efforts propelled KKR to a formidable total of 272/7, falling just five runs short of the tournament's highest-ever score.