Why PBKS Players Are Wearing Black Armbands Against RR?

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) are ruling in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, remaining unbeaten as of now as well as continuing it's dominant form from the last season. PBKS is currently at the top of the IPL Points Table, with 7 matches being played and winning 6 matches out of it, where 1 match ended in a No Result.

PBKS are coming to it's next game against the Rajasthan Royals after an impressive win against the Delhi Capitals, where they re-write the history of the highest run chase in IPL. However, all the players of the team would be in high spirits but an incident happened which took Punjab Kings all-rounder, Azmatullah Omarzai, to back seat as he lost his mother during the ongoing IPL 2026.

Reason Behind PBKS Black Armbands Gesture

During the PBKS vs RR IPL 2026, players of the home team were spotted wearing black armbands which created question among the fans why PBKS players are wearing black armbands in IPL match. The reason behind PBKS Black Armbands gesture is to give respect and tribute to Azmatullah Omarzai mother death.

Azmatullah Omarzai, Afgani all-rounder, lost his mother on April 27, 2026. The reason behind Azmatullah Omarzai mother death is still unknown but it is a huge loss for Azmatullah. The whole cricket fraternity stands with him with these kind of gestures of wearing black armbands to show respect, while his Afghanistan's teammates, Mohammad Nabi and Karim Janat, took social media to condolence his big loss. Azmatullah Omarzai also joined the list of cricketers who have suffered Personal Loss while playing.

What is Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals H2H Record?

If we go back to the history of the IPL, Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, could be regarded as one of the underrated rivalry in the history of the league. It has happened multiple times when this fixture has produced nail biting matches. Considering the RR vs PBKS H2H record, the inaugural winners, Rajasthan Royals are leading it with 17 wins to their side, and Punjab Kings has won only 12 times.

From record chase to impossible defending, this fixture has seen all of them. Along with these, both teams have produced some of the best players in IPL as well, who did and continue to do well in this entertaining league.