Watch: “Sorry Bhai, Aaj Nahi!”- Rajasthan Royals troll Punjab Kings with savage reply to Salman Khan’s old tweet

Rajasthan Royals continued their winning momentum in IPL 2026 with a strong performance against Punjab Kings, and the celebrations extended beyond the field into a viral social media moment. The franchise once again showcased its sharp online presence with a playful and attention-grabbing post.

The team referenced popular Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s old tweet and replied with the line “Sorry Bhai, Aaj Nahi!” The witty response was shared soon after the match and was widely seen as a light-hearted jab following their victory over the Punjab Kings.

The post quickly gained traction across social media platforms, with fans reacting to the humorous exchange. Many praised RR for their entertaining digital engagement, highlighting how IPL franchises now actively blend cricket success with pop culture moments online.

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RR’s cheeky dig at PBKS using Salman Khan’s tweet goes viral during IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals later shared a light-hearted video featuring Donovan Ferreira, responding playfully to a famous 2014 social media post by Bollywood actor Salman Khan. The post, which included the question “Zinta’s team won kya? (Did Preity Zinta’s team win?)”, often resurfaces whenever Punjab Kings—co-owned by Preity Zinta—are in action.

In the video, Ferreira was seen cheekily replying, “Sorry Bhai, aaj nahi (Sorry Bhai, not today),” adding a humorous touch to RR’s post-match celebrations. The content quickly gained traction online, with fans appreciating the franchise’s creative and entertaining social media engagement following their victory.

Earlier in the match, Punjab Kings had posted a strong total of 222 runs despite a relatively subdued start from their usually explosive opening pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. Their middle-order batters ensured the innings maintained momentum, helping PBKS reach what initially appeared to be a competitive and potentially match-winning total.

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Rajasthan Royals defeat Punjab Kings in high-scoring encounter

Punjab Kings posted a strong total of 222/4 after being asked to bat first in their IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals. The innings saw a steady start at the top, with Prabhsimran Singh scoring 59 off 44 balls, Priyansh Arya making 29 off 11 balls, and Cooper Connolly contributing 30 off 14 balls. However, none of the top-order batters managed to convert their starts into a big score, leaving the finishing responsibility to the middle and lower order.

The momentum shifted significantly in the death overs as Marcus Stoinis delivered a blistering unbeaten 62 off just 22 deliveries, striking six sixes and four boundaries. His aggressive finish ensured Punjab Kings added 55 runs in the final three overs, pushing the total beyond the 220-mark. For Rajasthan Royals, the bowling unit had a mixed outing, with experienced pacers proving expensive. However, young leg-spinner Yash Raj Punja impressed with figures of 2/41, playing a key role in controlling the middle overs and picking up crucial wickets.

In response, Rajasthan Royals began their chase in explosive fashion, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashing 43 off just 16 balls, setting the tone early with a dominant powerplay display. Yashasvi Jaiswal (51 off 27 balls) and Riyan Parag (29 off 16 balls) also made valuable contributions, although Punjab Kings fought back strongly through Yuzvendra Chahal, who returned figures of 3/36 to keep the contest alive.

In the final phase, however, Rajasthan Royals’ finishers took complete control of the chase. Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey counter-attacked the PBKS death bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, and Marco Jansen, striking nine fours and five sixes between them. Ferreira remained unbeaten on 52 off 26 balls, while Dubey finished on 31 off 12 balls, guiding RR to a successful chase of 223 with four balls remaining and sealing a memorable six-wicket victory.