Punjab Kings are up against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 encounter on Saturday (April 11) at the Mullanpur Stadium.
In the match, the Punjab players have been seen wearing a black armband, thus creating interest among the fans for the reason behind it.
Black armbands are a common gesture in cricket to mourn recent tragedies, pay tribute to lives lost, or honor victims of accidents/disasters.
Why are Punjab Kings players Wearing Black Armbands?
PBKS players wore black armbands in their IPL 2026 match against SRH as a mark of respect and tribute to the victims of a tragic boat accident in Vrindavan. According to the official statement from Punjab Kings, the team showed solidarity with the grieving families and the affected community during this difficult time.
"Punjab Kings players wore black
armbands during today's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on Saturday, as a mark of respect for those affected by the tragic boat accident in Vrindavan. The franchise stands in solidarity with the grieving families and the community during this difficult time," PBKS wrote on social media.
The unfortunate accident took place on April 10 in Vrindavan, a pilgrimage site in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India.
In the match, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a formidable 219/6 in 20 overs, after PBKS elected to bowl first. The explosive opening pair set a blistering tone. Abhishek Sharma smashed 74 off just 28 balls (5 fours, 8 sixes, SR 264.28), while Travis Head contributed 38 off 23 (5 fours, 1 six). Ishan Kishan (c & wk) added a quick 27 off 17. Heinrich Klaasen played a steady anchor role with 39 off 33 balls. Shashank Singh was the star with the ball for PBKS as he picked up 2 crucial wickets to arrest the SRH run scoring spree.
