Punjab Kings Stars Connect with Injured Fan After Match Incident

Support for an Injured Spectator

Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, along with opener Priyansh Arya, reached out to Krishan Chand, a 62-year-old fan who was injured during the Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants match on April 19, 2026. They connected with him through a video call to check on his recovery.

The unfortunate incident took place in the fourth over when a six hit by Priyansh Arya struck Krishan Chand in the face, resulting in bleeding. He received immediate medical attention at the Spectator Medical Point before being transported to a clinic via an ambulance from the Civil Hospital. Accompanied by his son, who is a doctor, he received stitches and is currently stable and recovering well, as stated in a press release from the franchise.

A Heartwarming Gesture

Upon hearing about the incident, both Preity Zinta and Priyansh Arya expressed their concern and quickly reached out to Krishan. Ashish Tuli, the General Manager of Cricket Operations at Punjab Kings, also participated in the call, showcasing the franchise's collective care for Krishan's health. During the conversation, they extended a personal invitation for Krishan to attend a future Punjab Kings match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Preity Zinta lightened the mood by humorously assuring him that a helmet would be ready for him when he visits, ensuring he can enjoy the game safely.

Match Highlights and Arya's Performance

In the match against LSG, Priyansh Arya delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 93 runs off just 37 balls, including four fours and nine sixes, earning him the Player of the Match title. He formed a significant partnership of 182 runs for the second wicket with Cooper Connolly, which laid the foundation for PBKS's impressive total of 255 runs.

In response, LSG had a promising start with key contributions from Ayush Badoni, Mitchell Marsh, and captain Rishabh Pant. Aiden Markram and Mukul Chudhary also added quick runs, but LSG ended their innings at 200/5 in 20 overs. Marco Jansen and Vijaykumar Vyshak were the standout bowlers for PBKS, leading their team to a 54-run victory.

Looking ahead, PBKS is set to face the Gujarat Titans in their next IPL 2026 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.