Arshdeep Singh Celebrates Victory with Preity Zinta After PBKS Triumph
Punjab Kings Secure Historic Win in IPL
Arshdeep Singh was visibly thrilled as he shared a heartfelt hug with Preity Zinta after the Punjab Kings (PBKS) triumphed over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) match held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on April 19. Arshdeep played a pivotal role in this victory, claiming the crucial wicket of Rishabh Pant, who had been performing well with a score of 41 runs off just 23 deliveries. The left-arm pacer concluded the match with bowling figures of 1-41, helping PBKS defend an impressive total of 254 runs in a high-scoring encounter. This win marked a historic achievement for PBKS, making them the first team in IPL history to remain unbeaten after six matches. Notably, they had previously set a record in 2014 by winning their first five games. The Rajasthan Royals (RR) also achieved five consecutive victories in the 2015 season but lost their sixth match. Currently, PBKS has secured five wins out of six matches, with one game being washed out against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata.
Heartwarming Moment Between Arshdeep and Zinta
Arshdeep And Zinta Share Warm Embrace
Following the conclusion of the match, Bollywood actress Zinta, who co-owns PBKS, came onto the field to congratulate the players. Arshdeep's joyful reaction as he embraced her quickly went viral on social media. He celebrated humorously alongside Mohammed Shami, and a fan captured this delightful moment from the stands. Watch here
A dream-come-true moment for Arshdeep Singh.😄 pic.twitter.com/ffQlhdD8te
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) April 20, 2026
Arshdeep's Journey This Season
Arshdeep faced challenges at the beginning of the season, failing to take any wickets in his first three matches. He eventually broke his duck with a two-wicket haul against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), although he conceded 50 runs in four overs. However, he turned his season around with a standout performance against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, earning the Player of the Match (POTM) award. In that match, he took three wickets while allowing only 22 runs in four overs, dismissing key players Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, and Naman Dhir.