Preity Zinta Celebrates Punjab Kings' IPL Victory with Heartfelt Praise
Punjab Kings Triumph in IPL 2026
Preity Zinta is overjoyed as her team, Punjab Kings, shines in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. On April 16, they faced off against the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, securing a victory by 7 wickets. Key players in this match included captain Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, and Arshdeep Singh. Notably, Iyer made a stunning catch of Hardik Pandya, leaving MI's captain Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav in awe from the dugout. Although Preity watched the match from the stadium, she took to X to express her appreciation for the team's performance.
Preity Zinta's Praise for the Team
Preity Zinta Heaps Praise On Shreyas Iyer And PBKS Team
On X, Preity shared several images capturing her excitement during her team's victory. She commended the players, particularly highlighting Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, and Arshdeep Singh for their remarkable contributions. The actress affectionately referred to Iyer as 'Sarpanch' and acknowledged coach Ricky Ponting for his excellent guidance. Her post read, “Yes Yes Yessss !!!! Congratulations @PunjabKingsIPL for this win. So much maturity from @prabhsimran01 & wow @arshdeepsinghh Happy to see you shine Amazing teamwork under the capable leadership of Sadda Sarpanch @ShreyasIyer15 & @RickyPonting. That was an awesome catch Shreyas! Best I’ve ever seen. I’m grinning ear to ear. #Ting #Basjeetnahai #MIvsPBKS #Ipl2026.” This post has gone viral, with fans expressing their delight over her joyful message. For context, Prabhsimran scored an impressive 80 runs off 39 balls, while Iyer contributed 66 runs from 35 balls. Arshdeep Singh excelled with 3 wickets for just 22 runs in four overs.
Salman Khan's Support for Punjab Kings
PBKS Drops Picture With Salman Khan
Salman Khan, a prominent supporter of Punjab Kings, celebrated their victory against the Mumbai Indians. Following the match, the official Punjab Kings account shared a nostalgic photo of Salman at the Golden Temple, captioned, “Apa jeet gaye!”
Preity Zinta's Upcoming Film
In addition to her IPL celebrations, Preity Zinta is preparing for her return to the film industry. She will star alongside Sunny Deol in the upcoming movie 'Lahore 1947,' directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan. The film is set to premiere on Independence Day 2026. Stay tuned for further updates!