Preity Zinta REACTS To Punjab Kings' IPL 2025 Final Loss: ‘We'll Finish The Job'
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Preity Zinta breaks silence on Punjab Kings' IPL 2025 final loss, praises Shreyas Iyer's leadership and promises fans they'll return to 'finish the job.'
In a heartfelt message that resonated with cricket lovers and fans across the country, Bollywood actor and co-owner of Punjab Kings, Preity Zinta, finally broke her silence on the team's close-fought defeat in the IPL 2025 final. Taking to Instagram, Preity praised the grit, resilience, and unwavering spirit of her team—even in the face of heartbreak.
Sharing a vibrant team photo, she began her note by acknowledging the emotional weight of the moment: 'It didn't end the way we wanted it to but…the journey was spectacular!" She celebrated the team's fearless performance throughout the season, crediting their energy, entertainment, and determination. 'I loved the fight & the grit our young team, our shers, showed throughout the tournament," she wrote, while also applauding captain Shreyas Iyer—affectionately called the 'Sarpanch"—for leading by example.
Reflecting on the season's many ups and downs, Preity highlighted how the team battled against more than just opponents—injuries, national team call-ups, and logistical challenges included. 'We smashed records even though we lost key players… transferred home games to other states & evacuated a stadium!" she noted. Despite the chaos, Punjab Kings climbed to the top of the points table for the first time in a decade and put up a fierce fight in the final.
'I'm so proud of each and every player," she added, extending gratitude to the team's support staff and management. But perhaps the most touching part of her message was reserved for the fans—the 'Sher Squad"—who stood by the franchise through thick and thin.
'Whatever we are & how far we have reached is all because of you," Preity wrote. '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 & stay safe."
Punjab Kings came agonizingly close to clinching their maiden IPL trophy, losing the final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by just six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While the trophy may have eluded them this time, Preity Zinta's words promise a roaring return—and unfinished business—in IPL 2026.
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