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Preity Zinta has written an emotional tribute to Punjab Kings after their IPL final loss, highlighting the team's remarkable resilience and spirit. Despite falling short against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the team showcased incredible determination throughout the tournament. Zinta praised the players for overcoming injuries, game transfers, and other challenges while topping the points table. Her message signals a strong commitment to comeback stronger in the next season, embodying the true essence of competitive cricket.

Key Points: Preity Zinta Lauds Punjab Kings' Brave IPL 2025 Campaign

  • Punjab Kings topped points table after decade-long wait
  • Shreyas Iyer led team with exceptional leadership
  • Team overcame multiple challenges during tournament
  • Narrowly lost IPL final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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This year was unique, loved the way our captain...: Preity pens uplifting post for Punjab Kings team days after their defeat against RCB in IPL final

Preity Zinta celebrates Punjab Kings' resilient IPL journey, praising team spirit and performance despite finals defeat to RCB

"The journey was spectacular! It was exciting, entertaining & inspiring - Preity Zinta"

Mumbai, June 6

A few days after the defeat of Punjab Kings by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL Finals 2025, actor Preity Zinta penned an uplifting message for the "Sher Squad".

Priety praised the players for showing a brave fight and grit throughout the season.

"It didn't end the way we wanted it to but....the journey was spectacular ! It was exciting, entertaining & it was inspiring. I loved the fight & the grit our young team, our shers showed through out the tournament. I loved the way our captain, our Sarpanch lead from the front & how Indian uncapped players dominated this IPL," she wrote, applauding captain Shreyas Iyer, who is fondly called "Sarpanch sahab" by the fans.

"This year was unique. We smashed records even though we lost key players to injury & national duty, witnessed a pause in the tournament, transferred home games to other states & evacuated a stadium ! We adapted & topped the points table after a decade & fought till the end in an exciting final," Preity added.

Preity assured her fans that Punjab Kings will make a roaring comeback next year.

"I am so proud of each n every player of Punjab Kings for showing so much character throughout the tournament. A big thank you to each of them and to our support staff and everyone at PBKS for an incredible season. Most of all a HEARTFELT THANK YOU to our - SHER SQUAD - our FANS that stood with us through thick n thin. Whatever we are & how far we have reached is all because of you I promise we will come back to finish the job cuz as of now the job is still half done. See you next year in the stadium , till then take care n stay safe everyone. Love you all #Ting," she concluded.

Recalling the final game, PBKS won the toss and elected to bowl first.Arshdeep Singh (3/40) and Kyle Jamieson (3/48) applied timely breaks with the ball, while Yuzi Chahal (1/37) also prevented batters from attacking.

While Virat (43 in 35 balls, with three fours) tried to keep the innings together, skipper Rajat Patidar (26 in 16 balls, with a four and two sixes), Jitesh Sharma (24 in 10 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Liam Livingstone (25 in 15 balls, with two fours) upped the attack enough to help RCB post 190/9 in 20 overs.

In the run-chase, PBKS started well with Priyansh Arya (24 in 19 balls, with four boundaries) and Prabhsimran (26 in 22 balls, with two sixes) stitching a 43-run stand.Josh Inglis (39 in 23 balls, with a four and four sixes) and Shashank Singh (61* in 30 balls, three wins and six sixes) tried their level best to keep up with the rising run rate, but Krunal Pandya (2/17), Yash Dayal (1/18) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/38) put a fine show with the ball to restrict PBKS to 184/7, despite a sensational 22 runs smashed by Shashank in the final over while needing 29.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
What a heartwarming message from Preity! 💛 PBKS really showed great spirit this season. Shreyas Iyer's captaincy was outstanding - the way he backed young players like Shashank Singh was brilliant. 2026 will be our year for sure! #SherSquad
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Priya M.
Emotional rollercoaster season for PBKS fans! That final over by Shashank Singh gave me goosebumps. Though we lost, the team made us proud. Only wish our middle order was more consistent. Preity's positivity is infectious - can't wait for next season!
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Amit S.
Respect to Preity for standing by her team through thick and thin. But PBKS management needs to seriously rethink their auction strategy - we've been saying "next year" for too long now. The talent is there, just needs better planning.
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Neha T.
As a cricket mom, I loved how PBKS gave chances to young Indian players this season! My son now wants to bat like Shashank Singh 😊 Preity Zinta's passion for the team is so genuine - she's the real MVP of PBKS!
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Vikram J.
That final was edge-of-the-seat stuff! PBKS proved they're no longer the underdogs. Arshdeep's bowling and Shashank's batting were highlights. But someone please tell the management - we need one solid finisher in the team! #StillProud
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Sanjay P.
After 10 years, PBKS finally played like champions! That stadium evacuation incident showed real team spirit. Preity's right - the job is half done. Next year, we lift that trophy! 🏆 #SherSquadForever

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