The Maharaja Yadvendra Singh PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh witnessed a night of complete dominance and unexpected comedy on Sunday. in the 29th match of ipl 2026The Punjab Kings (PBKS) faced up against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In a high-risk encounter that cemented Punjab’s position as the team to beat this season. While the match itself was a masterclass in power-hitting, it was also a light-hearted moment with the Punjab captain, Shreyas IyerWho stole the digital spotlight after the last ball was bowled.
Shreyas Iyer’s bizarre ‘shoe-borrowing’ act saves the day for PBKS captain in IPL 2026
Winning the match by 54 runs usually puts a captain in high spirits, but as the post-match presentation was about to begin, Iyer found himself in a bit of trouble. After the Kings’ win, Iyer was seen relaxing on the field in comfortable slippers. However, as per strict BCCI protocols players must attend official presentations in appropriate shoes and team kit – violation of which can lead to heavy fines.
In a video that has since gone viral, a frantic but cheerful Iyer was alerted to his presenting duties. Realizing that his sneakers were not nearby, he did not lose courage and went to the nearby cameraman. With a smile, the PBKS captain borrowed the technician’s shoes to make sure he was ready for the cameras. Fans were quick to admire Iyer’s down-to-earth nature, watching him walk up to the trophy podium in oversized shoes that were clearly not his own. It was a refreshingly human moment in the high-pressure environment of the IPL, proving that even at the top of the table, there is always room for a little improvement.
Here is the video:
Shreyas Iyer had forgotten his shoes, and since he had to go for a post-match presentation, he borrowed the cameraman’s shoes to wear.❤️ pic.twitter.com/MdjfeQ9Td0
– 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@Rushiii_12) 20 April 2026
Punjab Kings’ historic unbeaten streak reaches new heights
While Iyer’s shoes remained the topic of discussion on social media, Punjab Kings’ performance on the field was nothing short of great. By demolishing LSG, the Kings extended their unbeaten streak to six matches (5 wins, 1 no result), the best start to a season in franchise history. This clinical win took them to 11 points, firmly cementing their position at the top of the IPL 2026 points table.
The foundation of this victory was a record-breaking 182-run partnership for the second wicket between the young southpaw batsmen. Priyansh Arya (37 out of 93) and cooper connolly (46 out of 87). Together they hit 16 sixes and took PBKS to a huge score of 254/7, which is the highest score of the season.
Despite spirited efforts, LSG’s pursuit Rishabh Pant (43) and aiden markram (42) led Punjab’s bowling unit and never put the target in danger marco janson And Arshdeep SinghMaintained dominance in the middle overs. Reflecting on the win, Iyer described the batting performance as a surprise, given the tremendous composure shown by his young players. With a six-day break, the Invincibles 2026 look refreshed and ready for their next challenge in Delhi.
See also: Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly thrash Aiden Markram for most expensive over of IPL 2026
