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Punjab Kings players were seen wearing black armbands during their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mullanpur on Saturday.

The team came out with this mark as a sign of respect and solidarity following a tragic incident that has left many in shock.

Reason behind Punjab Kings wearing black armbands in today’s IPL match

PBKS players took the field with black bands to mourn the victims of the Vrindavan boat tragedy. The incident has left several families devastated after lives were lost in the Yamuna River.

The tragedy took place in Vrindavan when a boat carrying passengers overturned in the Yamuna River. Around 10 people lost their lives in the heartrending incident.

Heartfelt message on social media

PBKS also expressed their condolences through their official social media handle.

“VRINDAVAN BOAT TRAGEDY. Deeply saddened by the tragic incident. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the victims. May their souls rest in peace”

SRH get off to a flying start after PBKS opt to bowl first

After winning the toss, Punjab invited Sunrisers Hyderabad to bat first, but things have not gone their way so far. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head came out all guns blazing and took control early in the innings.

The opening pair added 105 runs in the powerplay, with Abhishek bringing up his half-century in quick time. With plenty of firepower still left, SRH will now be eyeing a massive total from here.

On the other hand, PBKS need someone to step up quickly and pull things back before the game drifts completely away from them.

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