‘Mam open in a match…’: Chahal’s ridiculous appeal to Preity Zinta makes fans laugh. cricket news
New Delhi: Punjab Kings are the team to beat in the ongoing IPL 2026, having won six of their seven matches so far and are on top with 13 points. They remain the only undefeated team this season, with their only points falling due to a rain washout against Kolkata Knight Riders at the start of the campaign.PBKS is currently sitting comfortably at the top with a three-point lead over its nearest rivals. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals occupy the remaining playoff spots, all with 10 points each and are separated only by net run rate.After the record chase against Delhi Capitals, the PBKS co-owner and actor Preity Zinta – Constant presence in the stands – Social media was used to interact with fans. “Today suddenly seems like the perfect day for #PeezChat! Ask questions guys,” he posted on X.What happened next was a viral moment, thanks to the veteran PBKS spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Responding to Zinta’s impromptu conversation, Chahal made a funny request: “Ma’am if I get a chance to open bat in a match,” along with a laughing emoji. The playful plea immediately caught the attention of fans online.
However, despite the team’s dominance, Chahal has faced a tough season on the field. In six innings of seven matches, he has managed to take only four wickets, with his best performance being 2 for 28 and an economy rate of 9.76. In fact, PBKS bowlers have produced relatively modest returns overall, with Arshdeep Singh leading the way with seven wickets in seven innings, leaving him 27th in the race for the Purple Cap.The team’s success has been largely due to its batsmen. Prabhsimran Singh has been in great form, scoring 287 runs at an average of 57.40 and a strike rate of 192.61. captain Shreyas Iyer Has been equally impressive with 279 runs at an average of 69.75 and strike rate of 186. Meanwhile, Priyansh Arya (254) and Cooper Connolly (240) also feature in the top 15 in the Orange Cap standings, underscoring PBKS’ batting dominance this season.