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Apurwa Amit | Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 PM IST
1.PKBS impact player Vyshak Vijaykumar

Punjab Kings kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign with a resounding 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. After a dominant batting performance, Punjab Kings expertly navigated the death overs, successfully defending a total of 244 on a batting-friendly pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Vyshak Vijaykumar proved to be the game-changer with the ball, making a significant impact as an Impact Player after being brought into the game late.
2.How Vyshak Vijaykumar shifted momentum for PBKS?

Gujarat Titans were dominating, scoring 65 runs between overs 11 and 14, until Sherfane Rutherford's onslaught was halted. Punjab Kings needed a turning point, which came in the form of Vyshak Vijaykumar. Introduced as the Impact Sub in the 15th over, Vyshak stifled Rutherford and Jos Buttler with precise wide yorkers, conceding just five runs. He remained composed, adhering to the plan despite conceding wides, and helped shift the momentum in Punjab's favour.
3.Who is Vyshak Vijaykumar?

Vijaykumar Vyshak, an Indian cricketer born on January 31, 1997, represents Karnataka in domestic cricket. His cricketing milestones include making his List A debut in the 2020-21 Vijay Hazare Trophy, his Twenty20 debut in the 2021-22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and his first-class debut in the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy, all for Karnataka.
4.Vyshak Vijaykumar's IPL journey

Vyshak Vijay Kumar's IPL journey began when he replaced Rajat Patidar at Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 7, 2023. He made his IPL debut against Delhi Capitals on April 15, 2023. Initially a net bowler for Bengaluru, Vyshak seized the opportunity to fill in for the injured Patidar, quickly transitioning to the playing XI. His debut was impressive, taking 3/20 in a winning effort against Delhi. He concluded the 2023 season with 9 wickets in 7 matches, earning him a spot on the team for the next edition.
5.How much PBKS paid to buy Vyshak Vijaykumar in IPL 2025 auction?
