• Preity Zinta's playful wink stole the spotlight after Punjab Kings' thrilling win over Mumbai Indians.

  • Preity also hugged PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer after his match-winning knock.

WATCH: Preity Zinta winks at Punjab Kings’ player after thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025
Preity Zinta's wink (Image Source: X)

In Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) edged past Mumbai Indians (MI) with a record-breaking chase at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Amid the post-match celebrations, PBKS’ co-owner and a cricket enthusiast, Preity Zinta stole the spotlight with a light-hearted moment that quickly went viral—she was seen winking at one of the Punjab players in a candid exchange that perfectly captured the team’s jubilant mood.

Preity Zinta’s viral wink after Punjab Kings’ triumph

The edge-of-the-seat encounter in Ahmedabad captured a wave of emotions from fans and players alike. Among them, Preity was seen continuously cheering her side from the stands. However, after PBKS pulled off a scintillating run chase, Preity was seen hurriedly walking onto the ground to celebrate. The moment was made even more memorable with a playful wink at Nehal Wadhera, who played a crucial knock in the run chase last night. The moment quickly went viral on social media, with netizens calling it a reflection of her passion for the game.

Preity also hugged Player of the Match Shreyas Iyer after his match-winning knock of 87 runs off just 41 deliveries, which helped PBKS secure their second-ever final appearance.

Moments like these showcase not just the competitiveness of IPL, but also the strong bond between players and management – something that could carry Punjab Kings all the way to their first-ever IPL title.

Also WATCH: RJ Mahvash and Preity Zinta’s epic reaction after Yuzvendra Chahal removes Suryakumar Yadav | PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025 Qualifier 2

Punjab Kings set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 final

After weeks of thrilling contests, the IPL 2025 final will conclude on Tuesday (June 3) when two electrifying sides, PBKS and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), lock horns in a battle for their maiden title. The two teams have faced each other three times in this season’s cash-rich league, with Punjab losing two of those encounters. However, under the leadership of defending title-winning skipper Iyer, PBKS will be brimming with confidence heading into this epic clash.

Also WATCH: Furious Shreyas Iyer gives Shashank Singh an earful during handshake post Punjab Kings’ victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2

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