In a comforting post-match moment which captured the imagination of cricket fans and Bollywood enthusiasts, the co-owner of Punjab Kings Preity Zinta expressed his joy after the winning performance of the leg match Yuzvendra Chahal Against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2025. The exchange between the two, marked by the Candide and the humble remark of Chahal, has become a symbol of resilience and renewed hope for the franchise of Punjab.
Yuzvendra Chahal shines in the fascinating victory of the Kings of Punjab on Kkr
During a captivating meeting at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium on April 15, 2025, Punjab Kings won an exciting 16 -point victory on KKR, successfully defending a modest total of 111 points. The architect of this improbable victory was Chahal, who overthrew a sensational spell – claiming 4 counters for only 28 points.
Chahal’s masterful spin bowling has dismantled KKR’s pursuit, when he represented key strikers, notably Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh. His ability to collect counters at crucial moments has decisively turned the wave of the game in favor of the Punjab, leaving KKR in shock and finally below the target.
Preity Zinta in admiration for Yuzvendra Chahal
The emotional co -owner of Punjab Kings, Preity ZintaVisibly ravaged by unexpected victory, rushes on the field to personally congratulate Chahal. Their warm embrace and their brief exchange were captured and widely shared on social networks, highlighting the strong camaraderie in the Punjab Kings camp.
Preity Zinta kisses Yuzi Chahal. 🫂❤️ pic.twitter.com/bmmxrzmdbm
– MUFADDAL VOHRA (@mufaddal_vohra) April 15, 2025
In an post-match interaction on YouTube, Preity expressed his exaltation, declaring, “In the past, we lost matters already won. But today we won a match that looked lost!” To this, a smiling chahal responded with the now memorable sentence, “Woh after!” (It was the past!), Providing a warm laugh of Zinta and highlighting the positive and prospective state of mind of the team.
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The admiration of Preity for Chahal is rooted in a long -standing connection which started in 2009 during the Kings Cup in Chandigarh, where she first met the cricket player under 19. Over the years, she strongly followed her career, appreciating her competitive spirit and her exceptional skills. Despite his desire to have him in the Kings of Punjab team for many seasons, it was only in the 2025 IPL that his wish was finally achieved.
Thinking about their trip, Zinta shared a sincere “How it started vs how it goes” Post on Instagram, with images of their initial meeting and the recent winning moment. She expressed her happiness of having Chahal “Back where it belongs” And praised his resilience and his fighting spirit, which were clearly obvious in the biting nail victory against KKR.
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