NEW DELHI: Preity Zinta once again lit up the IPL stage — not with a bat or ball, but with her presence. The co-owner of Punjab Kings (PBKS) stole the spotlight in a vibrant red dress as she cheered from the stands during her team’s high-stakes clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the scorching heat of Rajasthan. Her joyous reactions, animated celebrations, and expressive support set social media buzzing as PBKS secured a crucial 10-run victory that has brought them within touching distance of the IPL 2025 playoffs.ALSO SEE: DC vs GT IPL 2025 Live Score But beyond the glitz in the stands, PBKS delivered a gutsy performance on the field. Harpreet Brar emerged as the unlikely hero, bowling a game-turning spell of 3/22 after stepping in as an impact substitute for an injured Shreyas Iyer. His scalps of a rampaging Yashasvi Jaiswal and teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi helped derail RR’s lightning start to the 220-run chase. Earlier, explosive half-centuries from Nehal Wadhera (70 off 37) and Shashank Singh (59* off 30) powered Punjab to 219/5. Their innings revived the Kings after early stumbles and set the stage for a tight finish.
Now on 17 points, PBKS are second on the table and just one point away from sealing a historic playoff berth, their first since 2014. Zinta’s elation was clear for all to see, and fans are hoping her presence continues to bring PBKS luck as they march on. Whether it’s the power-packed performances or Preity Zinta’s radiant energy in the stands, the Kings have certainly made their presence felt this season.
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