'Loved the way Shreyas Iyer lead from the front' - Preity Zinta praises PBKS skipper for exceptional captaincy in IPL 2025

Published - 06 Jun 2025, 18:48 IST | Updated - 06 Jun 2025, 19:04 IST

Punjab Kings' (PBKS) effervescent co-owner Preity Zinta shared a heartfelt note, acknowledging the efforts of the players, the support staff, and even the fans after the Shreyas Iyer-led side lost the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final by six runs on Tuesday, June 3, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Even after failing to cross the final hurdle, PBKS garnered rich praise from fans and experts alike for their brilliant performance throughout the season. On Friday, June 6, Zinta lauded Shreyas for his astute leadership, which played a key role in helping PBKS finish at the top of the table for the first time since 2014. She also commended the efforts of the several uncapped players in the side. As many as five uncapped players featured in the IPL 2025 final against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

"It didn't end the way we wanted it to, but....the journey was spectacular ! It was exciting, entertaining & it was inspiring. I loved the fight & the grit our young team, our shers showed throughout the tournament. I loved the way our captain, our Sarpanch lead from the front & how Indian uncapped players dominated this IPL! This year was unique. We smashed records even though we lost key and players to injury & national duty, witnessed a pause in the tournament, transferred home games to other states & evacuated a stadium ! We adapted & topped the points table after a decade & fought till the end in an exciting final," Zinta wrote on her official 'X' handle.

The famous Bollywood actress also acknowledged the passionate support from the PBKS fans and applauded the grit and determination of the players to put in some remarkable performances despite several challenges. She also promised the fans that they would come back strongly in IPL 2026 and finish what they couldn't this year.

"I am so proud of each n every player of @PunjabKingsIPL for showing so much character throughout the tournament. A big thank you to each of them and to our support staff and everyone at PBKS for an incredible season. Most of all a HEARTFELT THANK YOU to our - SHER SQUAD - our FANS that stood with us through thick n thin.  Whatever we are & how far we have reached is all because of you. 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 n stay safe everyone. Love you all. Ting! Sher Squad | Sadda Punjab," she added.

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