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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues to capture the imagination of cricket fans and celebrities, with social media buzzing after Punjab Kings (PBKS) clinched a spot in the playoffs. The excitement reached new heights when Bollywood actress and PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta shared a jubilant post-game selfie with Shreyas Iyer from the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, celebrating her team’s achievement.
Preity Zinta’s jubilant post to express her excitement
Following PBKS’s crucial win, Preity Zinta took to Instagram to share her delight with fans. Her caption read: “Post game Selfie. All smiles after PBKS qualified for the playoffs. Ting !
#Basjeetnahai #Saddapunjab #IPL2025 #Sarpanch.”
The post, brimming with emojis and hashtags, perfectly captured the mood of the moment as Zinta beamed with pride over her team’s success. Her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering support for PBKS have endeared her to fans across the cricketing world.
Kendra Lust’s heartwarming compliment on Preity Zinta’s selfie with Shreyas Iyer
The post quickly attracted thousands of likes and comments from fans and celebrities alike. Among the most notable was a comment from American actress Kendra Lust, who wrote: “I wanna take a selfie with u beautiful.”
Her comment, which garnered over 750 likes within hours, added an international flair to the celebratory mood. Fans were thrilled to see such a prominent figure from the entertainment industry acknowledging Zinta’s post, highlighting the IPL’s global reach and appeal.
Kendra’s compliment also sparked a flurry of reactions from fans, with many expressing excitement over the cross-continental camaraderie. The comment section was flooded with heart emojis, supportive messages and playful banter, reflecting the joyous spirit of the PBKS community and the larger IPL fanbase.
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Punjab Kings’ road to the IPL 2025 playoffs
Punjab Kings have secured a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 playoffs after a strong and consistent league stage performance. Their recent victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium propelled them to the top of the standings with 19 points from 14 matches, including 9 wins, 4 losses, and one no-result.
This top-two finish guarantees Punjab Kings a spot in Qualifier 1, giving them two opportunities to reach the final. Their net run rate of +0.372 edged them past Gujarat Titans (GT), who also won 9 matches but finished second with 18 points and a slightly lower NRR of +0.254.
Key wins against strong teams like Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) marked their road to the playoffs. Their balanced squad featuring Iyer, Josh Inglis, Arshdeep Singh and Marcus Stoinis played a crucial role in this successful campaign.
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