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Punjab Kings players wore black armbands against Hyderabad to honor victims of the tragic Vrindavan boat accident during IPL.
NEW CHANDIGARH
The cricket field met a somber moment as the Punjab Kings took a stand for a community in mourning. During their high-stakes clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, every Punjab player wore a black armband to honor those lost in the recent, tragic boat accident in Vrindavan.
The team shared their grief, posting a heartfelt message on social media. They expressed deep sadness over the accident and offered sincere prayers for the families facing this sudden loss. This gesture transformed the game into more than just a sport, turning the stadium into a space of shared human solidarity.
Once the action began, however, the atmosphere shifted to pure adrenaline. Hyderabad’s openers, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, launched a fierce attack. Abhishek was nearly unstoppable, smashing 74 runs off a mere 28 balls. Their explosive partnership pushed Hyderabad past 100 runs in record time, leaving the Punjab bowlers searching for answers under the hot Chandigarh sun.
The momentum finally swung when Punjab’s Shashank Singh stepped up. In a brilliant display of composure, he dismissed both set openers in a single over, briefly silencing the traveling Hyderabad fans. Despite the double blow, the Sunrisers remained in a powerful position, reaching 132 runs at the halfway mark.
While the competition on the pitch remained fierce, the black armbands serve as a quiet, steady reminder of the world beyond the boundary ropes and the lives remembered.