Shashank Singh Recounts PBKS Tears After Narrow IPL Final Loss to RCB

He credits unwavering backing from captain Shreyas Iyer plus coach Ricky Ponting for his rise as Punjab's late-overs anchor.

Overview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by six runs in the 2025 IPL final at Ahmedabad to claim their first title, handing PBKS a second defeat in an IPL final.
Chasing 191, Punjab finished at 184/7 as Shashank Singh stayed unbeaten on 61 off 30 with three fours and six sixes.
With 29 needed off the last over bowled by Josh Hazlewood, Shashank struck 22 off the final four balls after missing a first-delivery full toss that proved decisive.
Shashank says the dressing room was deeply affected after the loss, describing players in tears and owners visibly disappointed.
Retained for INR 5.5 crore ahead of 2025, Shashank has compiled 704 runs in 31 games across two seasons for PBKS after breaking through in 2024.