Suryansh Shedge, a promising young cricketer for Punjab Kings (PBKS), made a notable impact in IPL 2026 with a score of 57 runs off 29 balls against Gujarat Titans (GT). Coming in at a precarious 36 for 4, Shedge stabilized the innings with a 79-run partnership with Marcius Stoinis, showcasing his ability to hit big shots, including five sixes. However, his dismissal in the 16th over, attempting a risky shot against Kagiso Rabada, left PBKS with a total of 163 runs, which proved insufficient as they lost the match. Shedge reflected on his performance, acknowledging that he should have played more conservatively to help his team secure a better score. Despite not being in the playing XI initially this season, he emphasized that his time on the bench allowed him to prepare mentally and learn from his teammates, including Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer. This match marked PBKS's second loss in the tournament, raising questions about their performance moving forward.