Gunjan Chaudhary
Actress and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta couldn’t contain her excitement after her team pulled off a jaw-dropping victory in a high-scoring thriller. In what is being hailed as one of the greatest chases in T20 cricket, Punjab Kings successfully chased down a massive 265-run target to defeat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets.
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Punjab Kings Script History with Record Chase
The match turned into an instant classic as Punjab Kings achieved the highest successful run chase in T20 history. The team displayed fearless batting, chasing down the daunting total with remarkable composure and aggression. Taking to Instagram, Preity Zinta shared a celebratory message praising her team’s extraordinary performance. She wrote, “What a game! Huge congratulations to Punjab Kings and KL Rahul for today’s magnificent performance.”
Preity Zinta
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She also singled out key players for their contributions, adding, “Shreyas Iyer, this one is for the record books… Tonight belonged to Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, and Shashank Singh.” Despite ending up on the losing side, KL Rahul delivered a sensational innings, smashing an unbeaten 152 off just 67 balls.
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With this performance, he became the first Indian to score 150 runs in the Indian Premier League and also registered the highest individual T20 score by an Indian batter. However, his heroic effort wasn’t enough to stop Punjab Kings’ batting onslaught. Punjab’s chase was built on a blazing start, with Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya dominating the powerplay.
Preity Zinta
Their aggressive approach dismantled Delhi’s bowling attack early on, laying a solid foundation for the record-breaking chase. Contributions from Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh further ensured that the momentum never slipped, sealing a memorable victory for the franchise. This clash will go down as one of the most thrilling encounters in T20 history, featuring record-breaking performances, fearless batting, and a dramatic finish. While KL Rahul’s innings earned widespread admiration, it was Punjab Kings’ collective effort that ultimately stole the show.