Virat Kohli is a global superstar, and his massive following is no secret. The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizers have credited his popularity as a key factor in bringing cricket back to the Olympic Games. So, when a video surfaced on social media showing Preity Zinta, the owner of the Punjab Kings, seemingly ignoring Kohli, it was bound to create a buzz.
The viral clip shows Preity Zinta posing for a photo, pointing to Kohli, but then turning away to take a picture with another woman. Kohli appears taken aback, pulling out his phone to scroll through it.
The Viral Moment
The video is not from the current IPL season but dates back to 2023. The RCB jersey in the footage clearly shows the sponsor’s logo, confirming its age. In fact, RCB and Punjab Kings haven’t faced each other in IPL 2025 yet.
VIRAT KOHLI’S AWKWARD MOMENT
Gets ignored by Preity Zinta 😅 pic.twitter.com/OIenTQRoKi
— Huzaifa (@Huzaifa_Says11) January 1, 2025
IPL 2025: RCB and Punjab Kings’ Strong Start
Despite the awkward moment between Kohli and Preity Zinta, both RCB and Punjab Kings are off to a strong start in IPL 2025. RCB, led by R. Patidar, has won four of its six matches, securing third place in the points table. Punjab Kings, captained by Shreyas Iyer, have won three of their five games, placing them sixth.
