Home / Sports / Chahal's Quirky Request to Open Batting for PBKS!
Chahal's Quirky Request to Open Batting for PBKS!
27 Apr
Summary
- Yuzvendra Chahal asked to open batting for Punjab Kings.
- Preity Zinta humorously suggested he can bat after IPL.
- PBKS openers have performed exceptionally well this season.
The Punjab Kings are enjoying a dominant, undefeated run in IPL 2026 after eight matches, showcasing remarkable strength. Amidst this success, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal humorously requested a chance to open the batting lineup. Responding to a query from team co-owner Preity Zinta, Chahal expressed his desire to bat at the top of the order in a match.
Preity Zinta playfully acknowledged Chahal's request, humorously suggesting that he could fulfill his batting aspirations after the IPL season concludes. This light-hearted exchange highlights the team's camaraderie. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings' established opening batsmen, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, have been instrumental in the team's strong performance, delivering solid starts consistently.
Prabhsimran Singh leads the team in runs, scoring 287 in six innings with an impressive average of 57.40. Priyansh Arya is also in fine form, having accumulated 254 runs in six innings. Yuzvendra Chahal, the IPL's leading wicket-taker, has a very limited batting record, having only batted 20 times since 2013, scoring a total of 37 runs.
