Preity Zinta Gives Epic Response To Yuzvendra Chahal’s Request To Open Batting For PBKS

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) are dominating the IPL 2026 season, as they are currently leading the points table with 13 points from their 7 matches. But what sets the team apart from its competitors is the consistency displayed by none other than Preity Zinta, whose transition from being a film actress to becoming a joint owner of a cricket team stands out in the business world of India. After winning hearts for movies such as Kal Ho Naa Ho and Veer-Zaara, Zinta has gone on to become a hands-on, emotionally invested co-owner who wears her passion for PBKS on her sleeve.

This association with the team was recently emphasized through an online interaction that took place via social media. Zinta decided to engage with her fans by answering their questions as part of an impromptu question-and-answer session. While answering queries from the fans, an Indian cricket player, Yuzvendra Chahal, also participated in the session by asking a funny question.  However, it was Zinta’s reply that stole the show. Let’s get to know what has happened.

Preity Zinta initiates a Q&A session on X; Chahal joins in

On the 27th of April, Preity Zinta took to X and initiated a #pzchat session on an impromptu basis. Referring to it as a “perfect day” to engage in such a chat, she invited people to bombard her with queries. Soon enough, this post received several responses, including a funny one by none other than Yuzvendra Chahal.

Today seems like a perfect day for an impromptu #pzchat ! Bring on the questions folks 🤩 #Ting

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) April 27, 2026

Renowned for his comical posts online, Chahal responded to this tweet in a very entertaining manner. In his response, Chahal, who posted in Hindi, said that he wanted to get a chance to bat even just once in his career, using laughing emojis to emphasize his humor. Chahal wrote,

Mam ek match mein open batting karne ka chance mil jaaye toh #pzchat

Mam ek match mein open batting karne ka chance mil jaaye toh 🥹🤣🤣😁 #pzchat

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) April 27, 2026

Preity Zinta responds playfully to Yuzvendra Chahal’s request

Preity Zinta, being the joint owner of the Punjab Kings IPL team, quickly responded to Chahal’s statement without missing a beat. In her reply, she addressed him lovingly by calling him ‘Yuzi,’ saying she would do ‘anything’ for him, but with a twist.

She joked that Chahal would have to wait until the IPL season concluded before such a request could even be considered. In her reply, Preity Zinta wrote,

For sure Yuzi. Anything for you. IPL Khatam hone do, uske baad whichever match you like. I’m sure Prabh & Priyansh won’t mind  then

For sure Yuzi ❤️ Anything for you. IPL Khatam hone do, uske baad whichever match you like 😂I’m sure Prabh & Priyansh won’t mind then 🤩😂 #Ting

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) April 27, 2026

How did netizens react to Zinta and Chahal’s banter?

Within no time, the conversation soon gained momentum on social media platforms with people sharing the screenshots on various other platforms. People used laughing emojis in response to this video and even appreciated the frankness that prevailed during the conversation. Some people also took part in the teasing by making assumptions about Chahal opening the batting.

Have a look at  some of the reactions:

Inns : 6
Runs : 205
Ave : 51.5

These aren’t your batting stats Yuzi, these are your bowling stats in the 2026 IPL 😭😭

— Tarun (@perth_171) April 27, 2026

Please consider @yuzi_chahal request . His body is similar to Mathew Hayden and will scare the bowlers 😀 Yuzibhai you are the best

— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) April 27, 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal Be Like – Ab Batting Se Kamal Karunga.🤣 pic.twitter.com/yVFMWHrchJ

— Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) April 27, 2026

Mam be like — 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/gArU0T1LXR

— Kshetrapal Bhati (@kshetrapalbhati) April 27, 2026

We know you like batting but can’t prove. pic.twitter.com/IBJoofIS1o

— satya (@satyaa_sr) April 27, 2026

Plsssss consider his request….

Opening batsman chahal and
Scored 101 runs in 31 balls..

Creates history… pic.twitter.com/jwEt1qjLV7

— dev (@dev25dev25) April 27, 2026

What do you think about this conversation? Do share your thoughts with us in the comment section of this article.