Punjab Kings owner Preity Zinta has been waiting for a bright future for Punjab from last 18 years. This time, there are hopes that her dream of winning the IPL trophy may come true.
Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, expressed her joy after their thrilling four-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. Punjab’s successful chase of 191 was fueled by strong performances from openers and a captain’s knock, securing a crucial win.
Preity Zinta’s joy was palpable yesterday when Punjab took a step closer to the playoffs by defeating Chennai.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) co-owner Preity Zinta says she is a “happy girl” after her team defeated Chennai Super Kings by four wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday.
After a tense finish, where Punjab got over the line, the PBKS team owner wrote on X: “Yeahhhhhh !!! appa jeet gaye (We won)! What a superb team effort!”
Chasing 191, Punjab Kings openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran put on 44 for the first wicket. Prabhsimran brought up his second successive fifty in 31 balls, but his momentum was halted when he miscued a big shot off Noor and was caught at deep midwicket for 54. At that stage, PBKS were 116/2 after 13 overs, needing 75 from 42 balls.
Shreyas Iyer tried to finish things in style but was bowled by a full delivery from Pathirana for a sublime 72 off 41 balls.Punjab’s captain also received high praise from Preity Zinta.
Preity Zinta’s Tweet after Win
“Captain’s knock, openers’ fifty, an amazing hattrick & stunning catches! What a brilliant chase on a tricky ground, almost giving me a last-over heart attack.
“So proud of the way Sadda Punjab played. I’m a happy girl tonight. Ting!”
Punjab Played Like Kings. TATA IPL 2025
With this win, Shreyas Iyer’s team is currently placed second with 13 points, while CSK became the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race.