IPL 2024 | Twitter lauds as Dhawan hit Maxwell-esque switch-hit sending a colossal six
A batsman hitting a six doesn't just thrill the crowd, it leaves an indelible mark on the game's narrative. Such was the scene between a crucial encounter between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings where Punjab’s star opener Shikhar Dhawan showed great intent by smashing a switch-hit six.
Chasing 200 runs put up by the Lucknow Super Giants with great contributions from Quinton de Kock and Krunal Pandya, the hosts were off to a great start, courtesy of their openers. Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow took charge of the Punjab batting, slamming 16 runs in the opening two overs. Dhawan displayed his skills early on, striking two elegant fours off LSG’s newcomer Manimaran Siddharth in the third over. Yet, it was his final shot of the over that stole the show.
As Siddharth delivered a length ball to Dhawan on the last delivery of the third over, the Indian left-hander anticipated the line perfectly. With quick thinking, he changed his handedness and whipped across the line to help the ball maroon over the deep backward point region. Dhawan executed a switch hit with precision, and it resulted in a superb six, igniting cheers from the crowd.
Social media platforms buzzed with admiration for Dhawan's skill, with Twitter users lauding the former Indian opener's brilliance.
Switch & Smash💥
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) March 30, 2024
Shikhar setting the tone for the chase in #LSGvPBKS! #IPLonJioCinema #TATAIPL #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/tWeir0PZkZ
Shiky paaji is a Legend!
Shikhar Dhawan is legend
— THE AJAY Cric (@TheCric_AJAY) March 30, 2024
150 SIX .in Tata IPL #LSGvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/euQPwbLmgP
It's swicth hit right.
DID I JUST WATCH SHIKHAR DHAWAN HITTING REVERSE SWEEP????? AND THAT TOO FOR A SIX??????
— Avi (@CuleSardar_) March 30, 2024
He can do aything!
Slog sweep from Shikhar Dhawan for a six to Ravi Bishnoi to get his 50#carriercoolestmomentofthematch
— Mask_De_Masque (@VJTWEETS1) March 30, 2024
Huge six!
Smashes a mighty six to get to 50, Shikhar Dhawan, off just 30 deliveries.
— Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) March 30, 2024
It's been an uncharacteristic knock for Punjab's skipper, which is exactly what his team required 🔥
He's such a bliss to watch!
"Shikhar Dhawan setting the pitch ablaze for Punjab Kings, notching up a brilliant 50 off just 30 balls! 🔥 #IPL2024 #PunjabKings #ShikharDhawan" pic.twitter.com/50DaNEEnKo
— S. (@wani_sahil_) March 30, 2024
He is so consistent in what he does!
Shikhar Dhawan, the captain, leads from the front with a fantastic score of 50 off just 30 balls. 💪#TATAIPL2024 #LSGvsPBKS #ShikarDhawan pic.twitter.com/HGGF39VLmC
— Jadeed Imoo (@ImooJadeed) March 30, 2024
Anyone would appreciate his innings!
Preity Zinta appreciating Shikhar Dhawan's fifty.
— MD RAJA SHEKH (@MDRAJASHEKH12) March 30, 2024
First look today 🔥#RohitSharma #HardikPandya #LSGvsPBKS #IPL2024 #IPLUpdate #TATAIPL #KLRahul #PBKSvsLSG pic.twitter.com/XkvohNv6Wp
They really started well!
Jonny Bairstow and Shikhar Dhawan are cooking
— IPL - 2024 (@mdshiipu) March 30, 2024
Lucknow Super Giants bowlers
Punjab Kings need 107 runs in 62 balls#BANvSL #IPL2024 #TATAIPL2024 #LSGvsPBKS