In the latest match of the IPL 2024 season, Punjab Kings faced yet another setback, marking their fourth loss out of six matches. Their defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals followed a familiar pattern, with Shimron Hetmyer’s powerful performance steering the Royals to victory. This outcome left Punjab Kings disappointed, reflecting a series of disappointing results for the franchise.
Preity Zinta’s Reaction at the start and at the end of final over 😓#PBKSvsRR pic.twitter.com/9b5xjoxMtm
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#PreityZinta in traditional 💗 pic.twitter.com/F8HO8TgsSm
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Preity Zinta deserves a better Team 💔#RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/rAG3NuwYNG
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Notably, co-owner Preity Zinta, a regular attendee of Punjab Kings’ home matches, expressed her dismay at the narrow loss to Rajasthan Royals. The fluctuation in her mood throughout the match epitomized the challenging journey of Punjab Kings in the tournament thus far.
Even the stand-in captain, Sam Curran, acknowledged the team’s shortcomings in batting while highlighting their adaptation to the new home ground in Mullanpur. Despite the close contests witnessed at the venue, Punjab Kings’ campaign suffered another setback with their loss to Rajasthan Royals.
The defeat propelled Rajasthan Royals to the top of the points table, boasting five wins and a single loss, while Punjab Kings languished at the eighth position with two wins and four losses. Curran, leading the team in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan, emphasized the challenges of adjusting to the Mullanpur Stadium, their home venue for this season.
Reflecting on the match, Curran mentioned the slow pitch conditions and the team’s inability to capitalize on batting opportunities. However, he remained optimistic about the team’s performance, highlighting their resilience and adaptability despite the challenging circumstances. He expressed confidence in Punjab Kings’ ability to bounce back in the upcoming matches, citing their strong performances in recent games as a source of motivation for the team.
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