Bollywood actress Priti Zinta expresses excitement for Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final against RCB with a Punjabi-themed shoutout: "The Punjabis are here!"
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The Thrill is Real: Punjab Kings' Journey to the IPL Finals
Preity Zinta, the beloved Bollywood actor and enthusiastic owner of the Punjab Kings IPL team, is riding high on joy after 11 long years. On Sunday night, in a nail-biting Qualifier 2 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians by a remarkable 5 wickets! This win securely places Punjab Kings in the much-anticipated final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Elated by the big win, Preity took to X to share her excitement with a heartfelt post, proclaiming, "Wow, what a win! Punjabi aa gaye oye @PunjabKingsIPL IPL2025 | SaddaPunjab | BasJeetnaHai" [Translation: Punjab has come, it’s ours!]. Her enthusiasm didn't stop there; Preity also penned another touching message, crediting the team’s success to the motivated captain Shreyas Iyer, passionate coach Ricky Ponting, and the entire coaching staff at PBKS. She specifically mentioned Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Maxwell, and Marco Jansen for being instrumental in making the final possible.
The Qualifier 2 match began with Punjab Kings winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Despite losing Rohit Sharma early, Mumbai Indians managed a respectable score with the help of Jonny Bairstow (38 runs) and Tilak Varma (44 runs). A key partnership between Tilak and Suryakumar Yadav and a final push from Naman Dhir (37 runs) led MI to a challenging total of 203/6 in 20 overs.
In the run chase, Punjab Kings encountered some initial hiccups, but a blazing 38 runs from Josh Inglis and an 84-run partnership between Nehal Wadhera and skipper Shreyas Iyer kept the tempo going for the chase. Shreyas, with an impressive 87* runs, proved to be the ultimate game-changer, leading his team to a stunning 5-wicket victory with an over to spare.
Ashwani Kumar from MI was the top bowler, while Trent Boult, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah took one wicket each. Shreyas was awarded 'Player of the Match' for his clutch performance, and the final showdown between Punjab Kings and RCB is set for Tuesday at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
Recap:
- Preity Zinta’s jubilant celebration of Punjab Kings’ journey to the IPL finals on X.
- Captain Shreyas Iyer’s outstanding performance earning him 'Player of the Match'.
- A thrilling Qualifier 2 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets.
- The upcoming final between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru set for Tuesday.
Celebrate with Preity and the Punjab Kings as they gear up for the IPL finals! \"Wow, what a win! Punjab has come, it’s ours!," says Preity Zinta after Punjab Kings secured a spot in the IPL finals.
India's cricket fever continues as Punjab Kings, hailing from Bollywood-loving Punjab, advance to the IPL finals, overcoming Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 2 match. This historic victory, after 11 long years, will undoubtedly be cheered across the nation, not just on the cricket fields, but also in the world of sports. Preity Zinta, an icon in both Bollywood and IPL as the owner of Punjab Kings, expresses her delight and anticipation for the upcoming final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, setting the stage for a thrilling sports event in India.
