Preity Zinta’s Emotional Post After IPL 2025 Final: “We’ll Be Back Next Year to Finish the Job”

The IPL 2025 season came to a dramatic close on June 3, as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinched their first-ever IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings in the final. The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for Punjab Kings fans, especially given the team’s spirited campaign throughout the season. Team co-owner and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta took to social media after the match, sharing an emotional message that has since gone viral. In her heartfelt post, Zinta wrote, “We could not win this match as we wanted, but the entire journey was very beautiful. The fight and determination shown by our young players was very inspiring.”

Acknowledging the challenges faced by the team, she added, “We had a lot of setbacks this year. Some key players got injured, some had to leave to play for the country. Still, our team performed brilliantly and reached the final, which I am very proud of.” Zinta also lauded the leadership of the team captain and highlighted the grit displayed by the uncapped Indian players. “We have reached this point today only because of our fans. I promise, we will definitely be back next year to complete the unfinished business of this victory!” she concluded.

Punjab Kings: A Season to Remember

This was only the second time Punjab Kings reached the IPL final, and despite falling short of the ultimate prize, the team’s performance throughout the season won the admiration of fans and pundits alike. The dream of securing their maiden IPL trophy may have been deferred, but their resilience and progress did not go unnoticed.

Fans Rally Behind the Team

Zinta’s emotional post struck a chord with supporters, quickly going viral across social media platforms. Fans poured in their support under hashtags like #ProudOfPunjabKings and #WeWillReturn2026, both of which began trending shortly after the final whistle. While the IPL 2025 trophy now belongs to RCB, Punjab Kings walk away with their heads held high — buoyed by fan love, team spirit, and the determination to return stronger next season.