A viral claim circulating on social media suggests that Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela was spotted cheering for Team India during the high-voltage T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against the West Indies at Eden Gardens – wearing a Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) jersey, reportedly in support of rumoured boyfriend and LSG captain Rishabh Pant.
Urvashi Rautela in new LSG jersey: What started the speculations?
Social media posts began circulating during India’s record-breaking chase against the West Indies on March 1, claiming that Urvashi was spotted in the stands at Eden Gardens wearing the new LSG jersey. The speculation was fuelled by the actress’s long-standing association with Rishabh Pant in gossip columns, with users suggesting she was there to promote the new LSG kit, which has recently been launched by the franchise for IPL 2026.
Did Urvashi Rautela watch the India vs West Indies T20 World Cup clash at the Eden Gardens?
Despite the buzz on social media, the claims about Urvashi being present in Kolkata on Sunday (March 1) are completely untrue. She was not at Eden Gardens for the India vs West Indies clash. In fact, the viral image being shared online is an old photo from the India vs Pakistan match in Dubai during the Champions Trophy 2025. The picture has been digitally altered using an AI tool, with her outfit edited to make it appear as though she was wearing an LSG jersey. Therefore, reports suggesting she attended the IND vs WI match in Kolkata are entirely false and misleading.
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Urvashi Rautela’s repeated denials of dating Rishabh Pant
In multiple interviews, Urvashi has addressed and dismissed the circulating rumours of being in a relationship with Pant. Speaking to NDTV, she clarified that the speculation surrounding her and Pant is “baseless” and emphasized her focus on her career.
“It’s not just about one interview; it’s about consistently having to address baseless rumours and memes. I prefer to keep my personal life personal,” Rautela stated in a recent interview. “My focus remains on my career and the work I’m passionate about.”
She expressed frustration over the relentless scrutiny of her personal life, describing the rumours and memes as “meaningless.” “I don’t understand why meme material pages get so excited about these unfounded things,” she added.
India’s victory overshadows off-field distractions
While social media buzzed with off-field speculation, the real story at Eden Gardens was Sanju Samson’s breathtaking unbeaten 97 off 50 balls, powering India to their highest-ever successful T20 World Cup chase of 196 and securing a semifinal berth. The defending champions will now face England at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on March 5, with cricket fans eagerly awaiting the blockbuster clash.
