Preity Zinta Playfully Bangs Priyansh Arya (Screebgrab) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings produced one of the most memorable moments of IPL 2026 with a record-breaking run chase against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, but it wasn’t just the cricket that got the fans talking. After the thrilling win, the entertaining interaction between co-owner Preity Zinta and young batsman Priyansh Arya stole the limelight. Arya was playfully punched in the stomach by Zinta as she came onto the field to celebrate, much to his surprise and amusement. His reaction quickly went viral on social media. From the commentary box, Ravi Shastri added on the moment: “Oh, that was a good shot.”Watch:The match itself was nothing special. Delhi Capitals looked to be firmly in control after posting a massive 264/2. KL Rahul led the charge with a stunning unbeaten 152 off 67 balls, smashing boundaries at will. He was well supported by Nitish Rana who scored a fluent 91. The pair put on a huge partnership of 220 runs which put Delhi in a dominant position at the halfway stage.But the Punjabi kings came out with undaunted intent. Openers Prabhsimran Singh and Arya attacked right from the start, adding 126 runs in just 6.5 overs and completely shifting the pace.Captain Shreyas Iyer took the platform and played a composed unbeaten knock of 71. He ensured there were no late hiccups, guiding Punjab to the target with seven balls to spare and sealing the most successful run chase in IPL history.While the win kept Punjab unbeaten in the tournament, it was the joyous celebrations that really captured the spirit of the night.
