Shreyas Iyer’s sister Shresta trolled Kolkata Knight Riders after their match against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens was washed away by rain and her cheeky post quickly went viral on social media. In Monday’s IPL 2026 match, only 22 balls were bowled, forcing both teams to share a point, a result that brought KKR their first point of the season while PBKS moved to the top of the table.
Soon after the eradication, Shresta posted a reel on Instagram which was immediately taken by the fans. In the viral clip, she could be heard quipping in Punjabi, “Saade Punjabiyan da dil vadda hunda hai, lo de ditta ek point”, which roughly translates to Punjabi having a big heart and giving away one point.
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The kick was widely seen as a cheeky troll aimed at KKR, especially considering the history between the franchise and Shreyas, who led them to the 2024 IPL title before moving on.
FIRST WASHOUT OF IPL 2026
KKR and PBKS had to settle for a point each after their IPL 2026 clash at the City of Joy was abandoned due to rain and a wet pitch. The weather spoiled just 3.4 overs, with KKR struggling at 25 for two when the players were dismissed. Persistent rain prevented the match from continuing, leading to the first washout of the season.
Punjab Kings got off to a better start with the ball after KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bat first. Xavier Bartlett struck twice in the second over, dismissing Finn Allen for 6 and Cameron Green for 4, putting KKR under pressure. Rahane was unbeaten on 8 while Angkrish Raghuvanshi was batting on 7 when rain interrupted play.
The win helped KKR finally open their account after back-to-back defeats, although they are still looking for their first win of the season. Meanwhile, PBKS have moved to the top of the points table with five points from three games, having recorded two wins and one draw so far.
Kolkata Knight Riders next face Lucknow Super Giants on April 9, while Punjab Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 11 in Mullanpur.
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Published on:
07 Apr 2026 12:14 IST
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