Preity Zinta Invites Injured Fan to Dharamshala After Six-Hit Incident During PBKS vs LSG Match

Preity Zinta and Priyansh Arya reached out to a fan injured during an IPL 2026 match, personally checking on his recovery and inviting him to attend a future Punjab Kings fixture in Dharamshala.

The interaction came after 62-year-old Krishan Chand was struck by a six during the Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants match held on April 19 at the New International Cricket Stadium.

Fan injured after six from Priyansh Arya during LSG clash

The incident occurred in the fourth over of the match when Priyansh Arya struck a six that travelled into Harbhajan Stand A, where it hit Krishan Chand on the face.

The impact caused bleeding, and stadium medical staff responded immediately. He was first attended to at the Spectator Medical Point before being transported to a nearby clinic via a Civil Hospital ambulance.

His son, who is a doctor, accompanied him during treatment.

Krishan Chand received stitches following the injury and is now reported to be stable and recovering well.

Preity Zinta and Priyansh Arya check in via video call

Soon after learning about the incident, Preity Zinta and Priyansh Arya personally connected with Krishan Chand through a video call to check on his condition.

The call also included Ashish Tuli, General Manager of Cricket Operations at Punjab Kings, reflecting the franchise's collective concern for the injured spectator's wellbeing.

The gesture highlighted the franchise's effort to maintain a personal connection with supporters, particularly in situations involving fan safety.

PBKS invite injured fan to watch match in Dharamshala

During the interaction, a heartwarming moment unfolded as Krishan Chand was invited to attend a future Punjab Kings home game at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Adding a light-hearted touch, Preity Zinta joked that a helmet would be kept ready for him when he attends the match, ensuring he could enjoy the experience without worry.

Punjab Kings later conveyed their wishes for Krishan Chand's full recovery and expressed hope that he would soon be able to return to the stadium as a guest of the franchise.

Video of interaction shared after recovery update

The franchise also shared visuals of the video call interaction, capturing the moment when Krishan Chand spoke with Preity Zinta and Priyansh Arya during his recovery.

The update confirmed that the injured spectator remains in stable condition and is steadily recovering following treatment.

The gesture from Punjab Kings has drawn attention as an example of player and management involvement beyond the field, particularly in ensuring the welfare of fans attending IPL matches.