New Delhi, April 26, 2026 – The Punjab Kings (PBKS) achieved a historic milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Saturday, successfully chasing down a massive target of 265 runs against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. This remarkable feat represents the highest successful chase in the history of the tournament, cementing the team's momentum as they remain unbeaten in the current season.

The celebrations on the field were as spirited as the batting display, with co-owner Preity Zinta joining the players to celebrate the victory. In a candid moment that has since captivated social media, Zinta was seen giving young opening batter Priyansh Arya a playful punch to the stomach. Arya, visibly amused and surprised by the unexpected gesture, responded with a humorous reaction that quickly went viral across platforms.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 <a href="https://twitter.com/PunjabKingsIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PunjabKingsIPL</a> 🔥🔥<br><br>Red-hot <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKS</a> register the Highest Successful Run-Chase in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> history ❤️<br><br>Captain Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 7⃣1⃣ to see his side over the line 🫡 <br><br>Scorecard ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/0oSkMZgNAV">https://t.co/0oSkMZgNAV</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhelBindaas?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KhelBindaas</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvPBKS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvPBKS</a> <a href="https://t.co/3dVwbjbGV0">pic.twitter.com/3dVwbjbGV0</a></p>— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/2048048452324737303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Former India head coach and renowned commentator Ravi Shastri, who was calling the match, added to the lighthearted atmosphere with his immediate reaction. As the cameras captured the playful exchange, Shastri remarked, "Oh, that was a good punch," drawing chuckles from those tuning in.

The win not only highlights the explosive batting depth of the Shreyas Iyer-led squad but also showcases the high morale within the franchise. With the Punjab Kings continuing their impressive unbeaten run, the camaraderie displayed between the team management and the players has been a major talking point, adding to the excitement surrounding their performance in IPL 2026.