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‘Will Save It For IPL Final'-Shahbaz Ahmed Refuses Celebration After POTM Recognition

Shahbaz was adjudged Player of the Match Vs RR [AP] Shahbaz was adjudged Player of the Match Vs RR [AP]

Shahbaz Ahmed was named Man of the Match in the qualifier game against Rajasthan Royals (RR). He scored 18 runs off 18 balls and took 3 crucial wickets, playing a man match winning performance in his team's victory.

Shahbaz determined to win IPL final

However, after receiving the Player of the Match Award remarked that he would only celebrate after winning the final against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday.

 "Celebrate toh final jeet kar hi karengey. Aj bas relex karenge, (We'll save the celebrations for after the final. For now, it's about relaxation," said Shahbaz  after game.

In the yesterday's qualifier game, Shahbaz came in as an impact substitute during SRH's batting and scored 18 runs off 18 balls, helping the team avoid a collapse and reach a total of 175 runs. 

During SRH bowling, his tricky left-arm spin provided early breakthroughs, taking the wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and R. Ashwin. 

Shahbaz Ahmed was traded from RCB to SRH ahead of IPL 2024. Upon joining SRH, he quickly became a crucial player for the franchise with both bat and ball. The Bengal-based player consistently contributed to SRH's success.

In the IPL 2024 final, SRH will square off against the league leaders, KKR. Despite KKR's victory over SRH in the first qualifier, the conditions at Chepauk could favor SRH if they win the toss.

Pat Cummins and his team will be hoping for similar conditions in the final, relying on their bowlers to capitalize on the support offered by the Chepauk pitch.