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Preity Zinta Celebrates Punjab Kings' Historic IPL Record Win

Bollywood actress and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta celebrated her team making IPL history by becoming the first to remain unbeaten in the first six matches of a season. She shared her excitement on social media after a high-scoring victory over Lucknow Super Giants, crediting the team's performance for erasing her jet lag. Zinta is also preparing for her acting comeback in the upcoming partition-era film "Lahore 1947". The film is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and backed by Aamir Khan.

Key Points: Preity Zinta Praises Punjab Kings' Record IPL Start

  • Punjab Kings unbeaten in first six games
  • Preity Zinta celebrates at stadium
  • Team posts record 254/7 total
  • Victory over Lucknow Super Giants
  • Zinta set for film comeback
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Preity Zinta: Went from sleepy to smiley as we made a new IPL record

Bollywood star Preity Zinta celebrates as her IPL team Punjab Kings makes history with an unbeaten six-game start in IPL 2026.

"I went from sleepy to smiley as we made a new IPL record - Preity Zinta"

Mumbai, April 21

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has heaped praise on her IPL team Punjab Kings, which is the first team to be unbeaten in the first six games of an IPL season and in the history of the tournament.

Preity took to X, formerly called Twitter, after Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants to continue their winning momentum at the IPL 2026.

The actress shared a video of herself from the stadium, where she was seen taking pictures with Arjun Rampal, her fans and hugging her players after they scored a season-high total of 254/7.

"Last night ended up being everything I hoped for & more. After 24 hours of travel I wasn't sure if I could sit through a 3 hour game but the amazing company, the rocking stadium vibe & stunning game & victory erased all the jet lag n exhaustion," Preity wrote as the caption.

She shared that she has to do a separate appreciation post for her team.

"I have to do a separate appreciation post for the way saddi team performed last night. It was a happy scene on the ground & I went from sleepy to smiley as we made a new IPL record," she wrote.

The actress added: "A big thank you to the PBKS squad for giving so much happiness to all our fans in the stadium & around the world #ting #Basjeetnahai #PBKSvsLSG."

IPL was founded in 2007, and it features ten city-based franchise teams. The IPL is the most popular and richest cricket league in the world, and the 11th richest sporting league in the world by revenue.

On the work front, Preity is all set to mark her return to the big screen with "Lahore 1947". Made under the direction of Rajkumar Santoshi, the project will see Sunny Deol as the protagonist, with Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, and Abhimanyu Singh in key roles, along with others.

Backed by Aamir Khan, "Lahore 1947" has been set against the backdrop of the historical events surrounding the partition of India.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, it's amazing to see the energy of the IPL. Stories like this make me feel connected back home. Preity's joy is palpable. Hope they can keep this form going all the way to the finals!
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Rohit P
Great win, but let's not get carried away. Six games is a good start, but the real test is maintaining this in the knockout stages. PBKS has a history of fizzling out. Hope the management and players stay grounded.
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Priya S
Love seeing her so involved! Not just a celebrity owner posing for photos, but actually there in the stands, feeling every run. The video with the players looked so heartwarming. More power to her and the team! 💖
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Vikram M
The batting was on fire! 254 is a mammoth total. As a die-hard fan since the first season, this feels like a long-awaited turnaround. Also, excited for her film 'Lahore 1947' with Aamir Khan backing it.
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Michael C
The IPL's global appeal is incredible. Even here in the US, we're staying up late to watch these matches. A record like this makes headlines everywhere. Congrats to the Punjab Kings on a historic run.

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