It was surprising to see Wriddhiman Saha walking out to open the Kings XI Punjab innings alongside Martin Guptill against Mumbai Indians on Thursday, but what a move it proved to be.

Replacing Manan Vohra at the top of the order, Saha played a brilliant knock that helped Punjab to a victory that has kept them afloat in the race for a top-four finish.

The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman batted through the innings, staying unbeaten on 93 from 55 deliveries. He hit as many as 11 fours and three sixes during his knock which helped Punjab amass 230-3 in their 20 overs.

Saha would later also take a brilliant catch that resulted in the dismissal of Hardik Pandya at a crucial juncture of the match.

Unsurprisingly, he was named as the Player of the Match.

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