The Indian Premier League (IPL) once again united the worlds of cricket and Bollywood when Preity Zinta, actress and co-owner of Punjab Kings, made her presence known at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur during her team’s IPL match against Delhi Capitals.
After the game, Delhi Capitals’ stand-in captain Faf du Plessis grabbed the internet’s attention with a witty reply to a fan’s tweet suggesting he should star in a film alongside Preity Zinta. The two stars, each prominent in their own field, were seen together after Saturday’s match, sparking excitement among fans.
One fan encouraged filmmakers not to miss the chance to cast them as a pair, praising their chemistry as “visual perfection” and proposing roles in either a sports drama or a royal romance.
“Someone please cast @faf1307 and @realpreityzinta in a movie already. He’s got the action-hero vibe. She’s aging like fine wine. Put them in a sports drama or a royal romance — don’t waste this visual perfection!” the fans wrote on X.
Someone please cast @faf1307 and @realpreityzinta in a movie already 😭🔥
He’s got the action-hero vibe. She’s aging like fine wine.
Put them in a sports drama or a royal romance — don’t waste this visual perfection! 🎬👑#FafDuPlessis #PreityZinta #AgelessIcons pic.twitter.com/fL1K3R0T0m
— Likhitha_raavi (@RaaviLikhitha) May 25, 2025
The tweet caught Du Plessis’s eye, and he added to the excitement with a playful quote tweet saying, “Make it happen.” The picture of the duo quickly went viral on X.
Punjab Kings Owner Preity Zinta and Faf Du Plessis after the match.!! pic.twitter.com/9DoiffSind
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) May 24, 2025
The wind is a paid actor! #PreityZinta #FafduPlessis pic.twitter.com/TjNBXTQkxE
— KOTH Gaming (@KOTHGaming_) May 25, 2025
From which film is this shot? pic.twitter.com/edZhhWGUTp
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) May 25, 2025
Preity Zinta with Faf Du Plessis. pic.twitter.com/Oun4VEv3ti
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 25, 2025
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals ended their campaign on a high note with a six-wicket victory on Saturday, dealing a significant setback to Punjab Kings in the battle for a top-two playoff spot. Although Punjab, already secured a playoff berth, posted a competitive 206-8, Sameer Rizvi’s explosive unbeaten 58 off 25 balls—his first-ever IPL half-century—guided Delhi to a successful chase of 208-4.
“Fifth Position Fairly Represents Our Season”- Faf du Plessis
After the match, Du Plessis gave an honest view of how the team performed.
“Ending on a positive note is important. Finishing fifth fairly shows how our season went, but we need to be more consistent if we want to make the top four,” he said.
Delhi Capitals (DC) started the season strongly with four wins but lost momentum halfway through and found it hard to perform well in crucial games.
“It’s one of the big mysteries — a mix of confidence, lack of form, and missing the basics,” Du Plessis explained.
The experienced South African pointed out that in a close competition like the IPL, small details often decide the outcome.
“When you’re playing well, small things go your way. But there were several crucial moments in both batting and bowling where we let the game slip,” he added.
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