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Preity Zinta, Priyansh Arya Invite Injured Fan to Dharamshala Match

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta and batter Priyansh Arya reached out to 62-year-old fan Krishan Chand after he was injured by a six during the PBKS vs LSG match. The fan was hit in the face and received medical treatment, and is now stable and recovering. During a video call, they invited him to watch a future match in Dharamshala, with Zinta jokingly offering him a helmet. Arya was named Player of the Match for his explosive 93-run knock in the match.

Key Points: Preity Zinta, Priyansh Arya Call Injured Fan, Invite Him to Match

  • Preity Zinta and Priyansh Arya video-called injured fan Krishan Chand
  • Fan was hit by a six from Arya during PBKS vs LSG match
  • They invited him to a future match in Dharamshala
  • Arya scored 93 off 37 balls and was Player of the Match
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Preity Zinta, Priyansh Arya reach out to injured fan, invite him to Dharamshala match

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta and batter Priyansh Arya reached out to 62-year-old fan Krishan Chand injured by a six, inviting him to a Dharamshala match.

"We'll have a helmet ready for you when you arrive. - Preity Zinta"

Mohali, May 3

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta and opener batter Priyansh Arya reached out to Krishan Chand, a 62-year-old spectator injured during the Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants fixture on April 19, 2026, at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, connecting with him over a video call to personally check on his recovery.

The incident occurred in the fourth over, when a six off Priyansh Arya's bat sailed into the Harbhajan Stand A and struck Krishan Chand on the face, causing bleeding.

He was promptly attended to at the Spectator Medical Point before being transferred to a clinic via a Civil Hospital ambulance. His son, a doctor, accompanied him to the clinic, where he received stitches and is now stable and recovering well, according to a press release from the PBKS franchise.

Upon learning of the incident, both Preity Zinta and Priyansh Arya were visibly concerned and wasted no time in reaching out. Ashish Tuli, General Manager - Cricket Operations at Punjab Kings, also joined the call, reflecting the franchise's collective concern for Krishan's well-being.

During the call, a warm moment unfolded when they extended a personal invitation to Krishan Chand to watch a future Punjab Kings match live at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Preity Zinta, true to her spirit, added a touch of humour, promising to have a helmet ready for him when he arrives, so he can enjoy the game without any concerns.

In that match against LSG, Priyansh Arya was named Player of the Match for his 93-run knock in just 37 balls with the help of four fours and nine sixes. He added 182 runs for the second wicket with Cooper Connolly, which set the tone for PBKS's batting and helped them set a big target of 255 runs for LSG.

In response, LSG started well with crucial knocks from Ayush Badoni, Mitchell Marsh and captain Rishabh Pant. Aiden Markram and Mukul Chudhary also contributed with quick knocks, but they could only take LSG to 200/5 in 20 overs.

Marco Jansen and Vijaykumar Vyshak were the best bowlers for PBKS in the match as they won the match by 54 runs.

PBKS will clash with the Gujarat Titans in their next IPL 2026 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

- ANI

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Priya S
Krishan Chand must be thrilled. Getting injured at a match is unfortunate, but getting a personal call from Preity Zinta and the player himself makes up for it. I'm glad the stadium had proper medical facilities too. This is the kind of bonding that makes IPL special beyond the cricket. The helmet promise was a nice touch! 😄
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Rajesh Q
I hope the stadium authorities also take a hard look at safety. Those sixes can travel fast. The franchise did the right thing, but more permanent measures like netting in dangerous zones might be needed. Still, kudos to Preity and Arya for their care. This is what good sportsmanship looks like.
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Sneha F
Priyansh Arya is a gem! He scored 93 off 37 balls, and still takes time to check on a fan who got hit by his six. That shows great character. Preity Zinta has always been passionate about her team, and this gesture proves she cares about the people too. Krishan uncle must be on cloud nine! 😊
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Nikhil C
Lovely to see such warmth from the franchise. The IPL brings so many emotions, and this incident is a reminder that behind the glitz and glamour, there are real people. I just wish the injured fan a speedy recovery. And a free ticket to Dharamshala? That's a memory for a lifetime! 🏏
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Manish T
This is heartwarming. I remember when similar incidents happened in the past, and some franchises were criticized for not doing enough. PBKS has set a good

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