Mohammed Shami had a forgettable outing, conceding 75 runs in his four overs against Punjab Kings, the second-most expensive in IPL history. Marcus Stoinis's late onslaught, including four consecutive sixes in the final over, compounded Shami's woes. Shreyas Iyer's explosive 82 off 36 balls powered Punjab to a massive total, their second-highest ever in the IPL.
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