WATCH: Preity Zinta winks at Punjab Kings’ player after thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025

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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.

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.

Wow, her wink 😍😍

— Modiji Ka Favourite आम (@KaFavourite) June 2, 2025

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.

Preity Zinta hugged Iyer after the match 😍

— Modiji Ka Favourite आम (@KaFavourite) June 2, 2025

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.

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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.

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