PBKS Knocked Out of Playoffs by One Point… Shresta Iyer Faces Trolls

Punjab Kings’ exit from the IPL 2026 playoff race by just one point has sparked widespread discussion on social media. Netizens have particularly targeted Shresta Iyer, sister of captain Shreyas Iyer, with trolling. The controversy traces back to April 3, when the match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders was abandoned, resulting in both teams receiving one point each. That single point is now being seen as a decisive factor in Punjab’s elimination.

An old Instagram video posted by Shresta Iyer, where she remarked that they had “gifted one point to Kolkata out of kindness,” has resurfaced and gone viral. Netizens are now using the clip to make sarcastic comments, claiming that the same point ultimately cost Punjab a place in the playoffs. The incident has triggered intense reactions and debate across social media platforms.