April 28, 2025: Following a thrilling IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Chandigarh, a heartwarming moment between PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta and RCB star Virat Kohli caught fans’ attention. Kohli, who scored an unbeaten 73 and was named Player of the Match, was seen engaging in a cheerful conversation with Zinta on the field after the game.
A video from the interaction went viral, showing Kohli scrolling through his phone and sharing something with Zinta, who responded with a bright smile. Fans speculated about the topic of their discussion — and now, Zinta has cleared the air.
During a Q&A session on X (formerly Twitter), Zinta revealed, “We were showing each other pictures of our children & talking about them!”
Zinta also reflected on Kohli’s journey from a fiery young cricketer to a devoted family man. “Time does fly… When I first met Virat 18 years ago, he was a spirited teenager buzzing with talent & fire — today he still has that fire & is an icon & a very sweet & doting father,” she wrote.
The wholesome exchange between the Bollywood actress and the cricket icon added a personal touch to the high-voltage IPL encounter, highlighting the camaraderie and mutual respect shared among the league’s most recognizable figures — both on and off the field.