Super proud: Preity expresses happiness as her team Punjab Kings qualify for IPL playoffs

ANI May 19, 2025 381 views

Preity Zinta expressed immense pride as Punjab Kings secured an IPL playoff spot after a hard-fought win against Rajasthan Royals. Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and standout performances from Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh were key to the victory. Head coach Ricky Ponting praised the team’s resilience and tactical brilliance in defending a high total. The Kings now prepare to face Delhi Capitals in their next crucial match.

"What a fantastic win by @punjabkingsipl Super proud of the way the team came together & fought for this victory." – Preity Zinta
New Delhi, May 19: Actor Preity Zinta, a co-owner of the Punjab Kings team has penned an appreciation post for the squad, especially for their commendable fight against the Rajasthan Royals in their match in Jaipur.

Key Points

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Punjab Kings end playoff drought with strong teamwork

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Shreyas Iyer leads team to victory against Rajasthan Royals

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Nehal Wadhera shines with 70 off 37 balls

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Ricky Ponting lauds bowlers for defending 219

Under the brilliant captaincy of Shreyas Iyer and otustanding performances by bowlers and batters, the Punjab Kings team finally ended their playoff drought in the IPL on Sunday, leaving fans and owners extremely happy.

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"What a fantastic win by @punjabkingsipl Super proud of the way the team came together & fought for this victory. Yesterday was all about teamwork, grit & leadership Take a bow @harpreetsbrar95 , @shashanksingh027 , @nehalwadhera ,@shreyasiyer96 & the entire team for taking us into the playoffs @rickyponting #BasJeetnaHai #SaddaPunjab #RRvsPBKS #Ting," she posted.

Head coach Ricky Ponting also lauded the team's resilience.

In his address, Ponting stressed how the players have adopted a simple yet effective approach since the beginning of the tournament, playing their natural game despite the situation.

Expressing his happiness with the batting unit, who put 219/5 on the board for the Royals to chase, Ponting specifically praised Nehal Wadhera for his brilliant performance, scoring 70 runs off just 37 balls.

"What you did was manage to put pressure back on them straight away. You have to do that in this format, right? You had a great partnership with Shreyas. I actually said to him at one of the timeouts that because you're so good, you can find a way to score runs, be out there in a partnership, and you ended up putting on 67 off 44 balls," the head coach was cited as saying in a statement by PBKS.

"Shashank (Singh), awesome again. Every time you have been confronted with something in the tournament, you have found a way to get it done," he added while praising Shashank Singh for his unbeaten knock of 59 runs.

The former Australian captain then applauded the bowlers for managing to defend the score of 219, with a special focus on Harpreet Brar, who clinched three major wickets while conceding just 22 runs.

The Kings will next face the Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 24 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the Punjab Kings IPL article:
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Rahul K.
Finally! After so many years of disappointment, our Kings have made it to playoffs! Shreyas Iyer's captaincy has been brilliant and the young guns like Shashank Singh are proving their worth. Time to bring the trophy home! #SaddaPunjab 💛❤️
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Priya M.
Preity Zinta's passion for the team is so genuine! Unlike some other owners who just sit in AC boxes, she's always there cheering loudly. The team has really clicked under Ponting's guidance. That last over by Brar was pure magic! 🔥
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Amit S.
As a cricket analyst, I must say PBKS's turnaround is remarkable. They were written off after first few matches, but the management stuck with their core players. Shashank Singh - what a find! Hope they don't change this winning combination now.
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Sunita R.
The team spirit is amazing to see! But I hope they don't get overconfident now. DC will be tough opponents. Need to work on death bowling - gave away too many runs in last 3 overs against RR. Still, chak de phatte! 🎯
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Vikram J.
Nehal Wadhera's innings was pure class! 70 off 37 when the team needed it most. This is why IPL is special - unknown players become heroes overnight. Punjab's scouting team deserves credit for finding these gems.
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Kavita D.
Happy for Preity Zinta - she's been through so much with this team. But I wish they'd give more chances to local Punjab players too. Only 2-3 in playing XI currently. Should nurture home talent like other state-based teams do.

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