Preity Zinta Goes 'Punjabi Aa Gaye Oye' as Punjab Kings Enters IPL Final, Celebrates Win Over Mumbai Indians

In an electrifying turn of events during IPL 2025, Bollywood actress and Punjab Kings (PBKS) co-owner Preity Zinta was seen celebrating with immense joy as her team stormed into the IPL final after a long wait of 11 years. PBKS defeated the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Qualifier 2 with a thrilling performance, sending fans and team owners into a frenzy of celebrations.

The match, played at a packed stadium, saw PBKS chase down a mammoth target of 204 runs with grit and flair. Captain Shreyas Iyer led the charge with a masterful unbeaten knock of 87 runs off just 41 balls. His innings included a series of spectacular boundaries and sixes that turned the match in Punjab’s favour. The game was decided in just 19 overs, leaving the opposition stunned and the audience exhilarated.

Preity Zinta, known for her passionate support and animated presence at PBKS matches, was visibly emotional and joyous. Dressed in red, she stood up from her seat as the final runs were scored, clapping, cheering, and shouting, “Punjabi aa gaye oye!” Her celebratory mood was contagious and was quickly picked up by fans both in the stadium and on social media, where clips of her reactions went viral. At one point, she even gave a playful wink, showing her happiness and pride in the team’s performance.

After the match, she shared multiple photos and moments from the game on her Instagram account. One of the images captured leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal celebrating after dismissing Mumbai Indians’ key player Suryakumar Yadav, while another showed the winning six that sealed PBKS's place in the final. Fans flooded her posts with congratulatory messages, praising both her energy and the team’s resilience.

This win is a moment of redemption and glory for the Punjab Kings, a team that has had its share of ups and downs in the IPL over the years. Their last and only final appearance was in 2014, and ever since, the team has struggled to make a strong mark. This year, however, with a balanced squad and inspiring leadership, PBKS has risen to the challenge.

The upcoming IPL 2025 final promises to be a historic one, as PBKS is set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) — another team that has never won the IPL title. Both sides are hungry for their first championship win, and the final match, scheduled for June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, is expected to be a blockbuster event.

Meanwhile, Preity Zinta is also preparing for her return to Bollywood. She will be seen in Rajkumar Santoshi’s upcoming film “Lahore 1947,” which is being produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The film stars Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal, and Karan Deol. It marks Zinta’s return to the big screen after a significant break, adding another reason for her fans to celebrate.

This has truly been a special moment for Preity Zinta, both as a cricket team co-owner and as a film star ready to make a comeback.