Sanjeev Goenka with Priyansh Arya, Preity Zinta with Rishabh Pant
Sanjeev Goenka of Lucknow Super Giants and Preity Zinta of Punjab Kings remain two of the most visible franchises in the Indian Premier League, as they are regularly spotted following their teams closely from the stands.
Their latest appearance came during the encounter at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur on Sunday evening, where PBKS dominated LSG and the post-match scenes saw the owners briefly interact with the players.Goenka, who is often seen actively interacting with his team management and captains over the years, including earlier discussions with KL Rahul and more recently Rishabh Pant, was once again in the limelight after the LSG defeat. After their 54-run loss, he was seen talking to Punjab Kings’ in-form batsman Priyansh Arya, who stormed the bowling attack with a stunning 93 off just 37 balls.
Meanwhile, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant was involved in a separate conversation with PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta. He was present in a small group that also included Yuzvendra Chahal and
Shashank Singh
They exchanged words with Zinta in an informal atmosphere after the match.
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On the field, Punjab Kings produced a solid performance to build on their strong start to the season. They achieved their fifth victory in six matches, and returned to the top of the standings.
Priyansh Arya’s explosive innings set the tone, Cooper Connolly added valuable support, and late contributions from Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis pushed PBKS to a massive total of 254.In contrast, LSG had no answers to the goal. As it struggled to maintain rhythm and consistency this season, the team suffered its third defeat in a row. The devastating loss over 54 rounds highlighted their ongoing woes, with the team now needing a quick turnaround to halt the slide and rebuild momentum.