KXIP give Preity Zinta no reason to cheer

Preity Zinta had a gala time as her team took the field after 6 months on Friday at the MCA stadium in Pune. (Source: BCCI/IPL)

However, the inevitable became clearer with every ball and soon she realised it won't be Punjab's night. (Source: BCCI/IPL)

Bailey won the toss in the season opener against RR and elected to bowl. (Source: BCCI/IPL)

And the decision seemed right as Rahane played a rash shot to get out to Anureet. (Source: BCCI/IPL)

As wickets tumbled, stand-in captain Steve Smith guided RR's innings with his classic 33 runs. (Source: BCCI/IPL)

Later, James Faulkner played a vital role with his 46 runs. It was pity as he missed out on his half-century. But RR managed to post 162/7 on the board. (Source: BCCI/IPL)

In reply, Kings XI lost Sehwag on the very first ball of the innings. (Source: BCCI/IPL)

Murali Vijay looked elegant as he drove and pulled on his way to a solid knock of 37 runs. (Source: BCCI/IPL)

Axar, Miller and Bailey were the last hopes for a revival but they too just didn't have any answer to sharp bowling from Royals. (Source: BCCI/IPL)