Sanjeev Goenka of Lucknow Supergiants and Preity Zinta Punjab Kings have two of the most visible franchise owners in the IPL, regularly seen following their teams closely from the stands. Their latest appearance came during Sunday night’s clash at the PCA Stadium in Milanpur, where PBKS dominated LSG and the post-match scenes saw both owners briefly interact with the players. Goenka, who has often been seen active with his team management and captains over the years, including earlier interactions with KL Rahul and more recently Rishabh PantAfter the LSG defeat, he was once again in the spotlight. After their 54-run defeat, he was seen talking to Punjab Kings’ in-form batsman Priyansh Arya, who tore through the bowling attack with a brilliant 93 off just 37 balls. Meanwhile, LSG captain Rishabh Pant was involved in a separate conversation with PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta. He was in a small group that included him. Yuzvendra Chahal And Shashank Singhwhen he exchanged words with Zinta in the post-match sequence. On the field, Punjab Kings produced a commanding performance to extend their strong start to the season. They registered their fifth win in six matches, moving back to the top of the table. Priyansh Arya’s explosive innings set the tone, Cooper Connolly provided valuable support, and late partnerships from Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoins took PBKS to a total of 254. In contrast, LSG had no answer for the target. Struggling for rhythm and consistency this season, they suffered their third straight defeat. The heavy 54-run defeat highlighted their ongoing problems, with the team now in need of an immediate overhaul to halt the slide and rebuild momentum.
