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In a thrilling encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday, May 18, the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerged victorious against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 10 runs in Match 59 of the 2025. However, what followed after the high-octane clash stole the limelight—a witty social media dig by Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, turning the tables on RR for an earlier online jibe.

Punjab Kings Avenge Early-Season Loss

Earlier this season, on April 5, Rajasthan Royals defeated by 50 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur. After the match, RR’s official X (formerly ) account playfully taunted PBKS with a post implying that the Punjab team’s “batteries had run out.”

PBKS Hits Back in Style – Both On and Off the Field

On Sunday, Punjab Kings turned the tables by posting a commanding total of 219/5 after choosing to bat first. Nehal Wadhera spearheaded the innings with a fiery 70 runs off 37 balls, while Shashank Singh contributed a stylish unbeaten 59 from 30 deliveries. Together, their partnership set a challenging target for the opposition.

Rajasthan Royals began their chase with a strong start, as Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a quick 50 off 25 balls and Vaibhav Suryavanshi blasted 40 runs from only 15 deliveries. Dhruv Jurel continued the momentum with a rapid 53 off 31 balls. Despite this, the Punjab bowlers stayed composed and tightened their grip in the latter half of the innings.

The standout performer was Harpreet Brar, who bowled a match-winning spell of 4-0-22-3. His performance shifted the momentum, and he was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match.

“Battery Charge Rehndi Hai” – Iyer and Ponting Deliver the Final Blow

After the hard-fought win, Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting took to social media to deliver a humorous yet fitting reply to RR’s earlier dig. In a viral video posted on PBKS’ official X handle, the duo completed the famous Bollywood line:

“Punjabiyaan di battery charge rehndi hai!”
(“Punjabis’ batteries are always charged!”)

The video was a direct clapback at Rajasthan Royals’ trolling post and had fans in splits. With both Iyer and Ponting delivering their lines with dramatic flair, it quickly caught fire on social media.

Fans React to the Ultimate Revenge

Cricket fans everywhere celebrated PBKS’s comeback—not just on the scoreboard, but also in the social media banter. The post quickly gained thousands of likes, shares, and comments, with supporters applauding PBKS’s humor and team spirit. Many praised the chemistry between Iyer and Ponting, calling it one of the season’s best trolling comebacks.

Comments like:

• “This is how you do a comeback – classy and sassy!”
• “RR started it, PBKS finished it with style!”
• “Battery fully charged… and how!”

began trending across X and Instagram.

Punjab Kings’ Redemption Arc

This win meant more than just two points—it was redemption. Shreyas Iyer’s leadership has brought a new energy to PBKS, and with experienced names like Ponting backing the players, the team seems to have found both form and flair at the right time in the tournament.

Conclusion

The IPL is more than just cricket—it’s about personalities, fierce rivalries, comebacks, and plenty of drama. The PBKS vs RR match had it all and more. Thanks to Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting’s clever “battery” comeback, Punjab not only secured the victory but also captured the fans’ hearts and grabbed the headlines.

As the league heads toward the playoffs, Punjab Kings are proving that their batteries are not just charged—they’re fully powered for the road ahead.

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