IPL 2026: Sanjiv Goenka rushes to Arya, Preity Zinta engages with Pant after PBKS hammer LSG

Priyansh Arya delivered a breathtaking performance in Mullanpur, hammering 93 runs off just 37 deliveries to propel Punjab Kings to a formidable total against Lucknow Super Giants. The left-hander’s aggressive strokeplay laid the foundation for PBKS’ commanding display, while valuable contributions from Cooper Connolly and explosive late hitting by Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh powered the team to an imposing 254.

Goenka, known for his hands-on approach with team leadership and captains over the years—including past interactions with KL Rahul and more recent conversations with Rishabh Pant—was again under the spotlight after LSG’s defeat. Following their 54-run loss, he was seen in conversation with Punjab Kings’ in-form batter Priyansh Arya, who had dismantled the bowling attack with a blistering 93 off just 37 deliveries.

At the same time, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant was seen engaged in another discussion with Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta. He was part of a small group interaction that also featured Yuzvendra Chahal and Shashank Singh, with the players and Zinta exchanging a few words in a relaxed post-match atmosphere.