IPL 2022: Odean Smith's eight-ball 25 for Punjab Kings has fans in awe

Punjab Kings' all-rounder Odean Smith's pyrotechnics against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have earned him a huge following, with fans going all out to praise his unbeaten 25-run cameo, which came off just eight deliveries and helped his side win their opening game by five wickets. Shahrukh Khan (24) and Smith's (25) power hitting down the order helped Punjab Kings chase down the imposing 205-run target with one over to spare. The 25-year-old Smith, who came in when things started slowing down, made his intent clear when the equation had come to 36 needed off 18 balls. The Jamaican was at 2* off 3 balls, but over the next five legal deliveries Smith faced, he changed the course of the game.

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On Sunday, Punjab Kings found the perfect opportunity to test their new recruits while chasing 206 against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. They ticked most of the boxes with the top-order batters getting to fluent starts, and the middle order quickly recovering

The 18th over, bowled by Mohammed Siraj, turned the game on its head, with Smith slamming 23 of the 25 runs that came from it. The over read: 6, wide, 4, 6, 1, 1 bye, 6. With that huge over, Smith turned the tables on RCB, with Punjab Kings needing just 11 off the next 12 balls, which was achieved with ease.

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In Punjab's big win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday, Odean Smith played a cameo of 25 not out off just eight balls, while his side chased a stiff target of 206 to win. Smith was named