Mohali (Punjab) [India], Lower-order fast bowler Ashutosh Sharma played a brilliant inning of 61 runs in just 28 balls, raising hopes of an unlikely win for Punjab Kings when faced with a tough target against Mumbai Indians (MI). Everyone was lost in the chase. 360-degree batsman Suryakumar Yadav praised the 25-year-old but said he was not a "mini-Surya" Earlier, in the Mumbai innings, Surya, nicknamed 'Sky' for his 360-degree shotmaking ability, generally But had created a militant image. And by playing a breathtaking inning of 78 runs in just 53 balls, his team set a formidable target for the Punjab-based franchise. After Punjab faltered early in the chase of 193, Ashutosh scored 61 runs in just 28 balls at a strike rate of 217.86, keeping his team afloat. in the hunt.The high knock included 2 fours and 7 sky-high sixes. However, his brilliant innings failed to give Punjab the win as they ultimately fell short by just 9 runs. Speaking to JioCinema after the end of the game, Suryakumar said that Ashutosh had offered his full range of strokes. . The mentality to be a game-changer with the bat. “He is not a mini-Surya, I think he displayed his skills brilliantly and I did at that moment. I think if you bat like that... he almost won his team the match.Also having the mentality to come and bat and be a game-changer for the team... that's what he tried today. I really enjoyed watching him bat," Suryakumar told GeoCinema. I can say I would have wanted him to win the game for them, but the way he was batting, I really enjoyed watching it. I was relieved when Punjab's score was 14/4.Started relaxing. As the game progressed, their lower order batted really well," SKY added of the aggressive spells from star speedster Jasprit Bumrah (3/21) and Coetzee (3/32), along with Surya's brilliant 78. The difference proved to be between the two and in the end both the teams lost to Punjab Kings by 9 runs.