Lucknow, April 2 -- Nehal Wadhera's debut for Punjab Kings (PBKS) this season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was as unexpected for him as it was impactful for the team.

The left-handed batter played a crucial role in PBKS's commanding eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow, scoring an unbeaten 43 off just 25 balls, including three boundaries and four sixes. However, what made his performance even more remarkable was that he had no idea he would be playing until moments before the game.

"I didn't know I would be playing. I only brought one kit because I was sure I wouldn't be in the XI. Normally, I carry two--one for batting and another for fielding. I even came in full sleeves," Wadhera revealed in the post-...