MUMBAI: Actress and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta was over the moon after debutant Cooper Connolly delivered a stunning match-winning performance on his debut in the Indian Premier League 2026.
Preity took to her Instagram account, where she shared a string of images of the 22-year-old Australian cricketer and heaped praise on him for his composed and impactful innings, describing it as a “dream debut” that announced the arrival of a promising new talent.
“What a night last night turned out to be ! What a game & what a dream debut for 22 year old Cooper Connolly in IPL 2026. It was an impressive match winning knock 44 ball 72 that marked the arrival of this incredible young talent, ” she wrote.
Preity highlighted that what stood out most was Connolly’s ability to read the game and maintain a calm mindset in high-pressure moments. She also expressed her delight at presenting him with the Player of the Match trophy, calling it a proud and joyful moment.