"Karma Strikes": Shreyas Iyer's Sister Trolled For '1 Point' Remark After Punjab Kings' IPL Exit

Shresta Iyer slammed by netizens on the internet [Source: Screengrab]

Shreyas Iyer's sister, Shresta Iyer, has been receiving a tremendous amount of backlash on social media after the team lost their way into the IPL 2026 Playoffs.

Despite a valiant win against Lucknow Super Giants on May 24, PBKS had a lot at stake for the MI vs RR match that took place a day later on May 24. As things stood, Punjab failed to get to the mark with Rajasthan winning the match comfortably.

As PBKS had a heartbreaking IPL 2026 exit, all attention is now turned towards the PBKS captain’s sister, Shresta Iyer.

What Did Shresta Iyer Do To Trigger Netizens?

Punjab Kings finished fifth on the points table before their IPL 2026 exit. However, the picture was not always the same. Starting their season on a high, Punjab were on a roll with six consecutive wins and remained undefeated in the tournament until April 28.

During that unbeaten streak, Shresta Iyer posted on Instagram and other social media platforms while trolling other teams.

One particular video went viral after the Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders match on April 6 ended in a no-result due to rain.

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As Punjab were dominating the tournament, Shresta Iyer made a video online in which she was heard saying, “We Punjabis have a very big heart. 

So, here is one point. We are giving away one point to you.” The video was made because the match was abandoned and both teams shared one point each due to the washout.

Tables Turned As Shresta Faces Heavy Trolling

However, the tables turned after April 28, as Punjab Kings went on to lose six consecutive matches, dropping from the top of the table to the middle-bottom positions.

Those defeats left Punjab hanging by a thread in the qualification race. After Rajasthan Royals secured 16 points to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs, Punjab Kings were knocked out by just one point, finishing with 15 points after winning seven matches from 14 games.

The video has now resurfaced, with fans heavily criticising Shresta Iyer’s gestures and over-enthusiastic celebration.

Out Of Context Cricket

@GemsOfCricket

Punjab would have qualified if they had one more point 😂

May 24, 2026, 8:33 PM

CHICO

@CHICOx58

@GemsOfCricket

May 24, 2026, 8:35 PM

Ayush_4

@ayush__4

@GemsOfCricket last year they would have won if they had one more ball🤣

Ayush_4

@ayush__4

ek point du baby? ya ek ball du?😭@PunjabKingsIPL sharma never strikes but karma always🤫

May 24, 2026, 8:23 PM

Sam

@Sam11ay

I hope Shresta Iyer learns her lesson and stop dancing like an immature idiot. The whole hatred was because of her

Raj

@userishappyy

That one idiotic video by Shresta Iyer and sick mindset tweet by @PunjabKingsIPL and now the entire team and players facing a sea of harassment and criticism. And they totally deserve it. A hard lesson, never mess with Karma & Kohli. You will be hit by fans evn before Karma does.

Brutal Truth

@sarkarstix

Honestly, this is ULTRA PRO MAX CRIN How does Shreyas Iyer live knowing she is his sister? I mean he is working day in day out to remain at the top of the game. And his sister, posts embarrassing dance videos to support his brother’s IPL franchise PBKS

May 24, 2026, 11:58 PM

Rajasthan Royals

@rajasthanroyals

Panga na lo 😉

May 24, 2026, 7:51 PM

Anu

@anucricketlog

@GemsOfCricket Shrestha Iyer’s "1 point" joke aged terribly. Today I realized why people say, learn to be grounded when you are successful. Tried to roast KKR and ended up facing a historic downfall. 💀📉

Thanos Ki Sena

@Thomashelb007

@GemsOfCricket Overconfidence always let you down

Anshuuuuul

@MonkSigma

@GemsOfCricket Ham Rajasthanio ka game usse bhi bada hai, le liye hamne vo point.

Pradeep

@i_pradeep_

@GemsOfCricket Point toh dikha diya… table pe laate toh accha hota 😂

VK_coverdrive

@Unfiltered_c

@GemsOfCricket More curse started from here

May 24, 2026, 8:37 PM

Sunderdeep - Volklub

@volklub

@GemsOfCricket They should fire this cringe & illiterate social media team. Should hire some people with grace & natural comic timing. They brought only disrespect & hate for Punjab team. Typical 3rd grade arrogance like Punjabi singers.

Conclusion: Did PBKS Deserve the IPL 2026 Exit?

What does Soumyajit think?

For what it's worth, seeing an invincible team go down so hard early in the tournament is painful. Although Punjab waved the flag of victory on almost every team in the first half of the tournament, revenge was executed on PBKS to equalise the scenario.

Punjab didn’t make massive changes to their core setup because of their winning combination that led them to the IPL 2025 Final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. But doesn't matter, however it hurts, the bowling unit of PBKS has been lacking this season.

Arshdeep Singh was the highest wicket-taker with only 14 wickets after playing 14 games. The economy rate of the PBKS bowlers against opponents in most matches remained over 11, underscoring how brutally they have been punished this season.

Overall, it was a tragic sign-off from the IPL 2025 runners-up who had all the hopes to make it to the top this time again, hopefully claiming the IPL trophy for the very first time.

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