Salman Khan celebrates Punjab Kings’ dominance in IPL 2026 with viral tribute to Preity Zinta

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again found himself at the center of cricket chatter, but this time for all the right reasons. On Monday, the actor shared a heartfelt post celebrating Punjab Kings and team co-owner Preity Zinta, sending fans into a nostalgic and celebratory frenzy during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

For years, Salman’s iconic 2014 tweet—”Zinta’s team won kya?”—has lived rent-free in the minds of cricket fans and meme creators. The post became a recurring joke whenever Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) struggled in the IPL. Fast forward to 2026, and the narrative has finally changed. Taking to social media, Salman wrote: “Well done Zinta, Congratulations Zinta, Team is playing well….”

The message, simple yet impactful, was instantly labelled by fans as the official sequel to his decade-old tweet. What was once playful teasing has now turned into genuine appreciation, reflecting Punjab Kings’ resurgence this season. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions, memes, and celebratory posts, as fans embraced the long-awaited ‘yes’ to Salman’s famous question.

Well done Zinta,Congratulations Zinta, Team is playing well …. @realpreityzinta

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 13, 2026

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Salman’s post comes at a time when Punjab Kings are enjoying one of their strongest starts in IPL history. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the franchise has transformed into a well-balanced and confident unit. PBKS have adopted an aggressive, fearless batting template that has seen them chase down multiple 200+ scores.

The hallmark of their campaign so far has been a fearless, high-octane batting approach. They have successfully chased down massive totals, including a clinical pursuit of 210 against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk and an even more dominant chase of 220 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This aggressive template has been driven by breakout stars like Priyansh Arya, who recently smashed a 16-ball fifty, and the consistent explosive starts provided by Prabhsimran Singh.

Captain Iyer has been the anchor of this resurgence, leading from the front with 137 runs and two match-winning half-centuries. His calm demeanor under pressure has unified a squad that looks more balanced than in previous years. On the bowling front, Arshdeep Singh remains the backbone of the attack, nearing the historic 100-wicket milestone for the franchise, while all-rounder Shashank Singh has provided crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs.

As the tournament progresses, the challenge for PBKS will be maintaining this high intensity and clinical finishing as they head into the mid-season fixtures.

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