Preity Zinta’s joy knows no bounds as PBKS storm into IPL 2025 qualifier under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy

Punjab Kings Break 11-Year Playoff Drought

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium witnessed an emotional high as Punjab Kings (PBKS) sealed a spot in the IPL 2025 Qualifier after defeating Mumbai Indians by seven wickets. The win not only marked a stunning performance on the field but also ended an 11-year wait for the franchise to reach the playoffs. Chasing 184, PBKS cruised to victory with nine balls to spare, thanks to a brilliant knock by Josh Inglis, who hammered 73 off just 42 deliveries. The team finished the league stage at the top of the table with nine wins from 14 games, marking one of their most consistent campaigns in IPL history.

Preity Zinta’s Viral Celebration Steals the Spotlight

As soon as the winning run was scored, PBKS co-owner and Bollywood's prettiest Preity Zinta couldn’t contain her excitement. The Bollywood star, known for her passionate support of the team, was seen jumping, clapping, and shouting in joy from the stands. Her euphoric reaction quickly went viral on social media, becoming a symbol of the team’s long-awaited moment of glory.

Fans and celebrities alike joined in praising Preity for her unwavering faith in the team through the years, especially when playoff qualifications seemed a distant dream.

One Twitter user wrote, "if Preity Zinta is happy, three generations of men are happy."

Another one wrote, "Preeti is happy I'm happy."

A third tweet read, "She deserves this more than anyone."

Shreyas Iyer’s Midas Touch Continues

Credit for Punjab’s remarkable turnaround goes in large part to Shreyas Iyer, who took over the captaincy this season. After leading Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in a previous edition, Iyer seems to have brought his winning mentality to PBKS as well.


Zinta to make her comeback
Meanwhile on the work front, Preity is set to return to the big screen with the much-awaited period drama 'Lahore 1947'. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film features Sunny Deol in a pivotal role. Set against the backdrop of the India-Pakistan partition, the film is expected to release in August 2025. While plot details remain under wraps, 'Lahore 1947' promises to be a powerful cinematic experience.





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