Preity Zinta returns to stands, PBKS lose? Fans react as RR outclass Punjab

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have been one of the standout teams in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). However, their winning streak came to a halt at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR), who put on a commanding performance at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.

Adding to the buzz, PBKS co-owner and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta was spotted in the stands for the first time this season. Her return coinciding with the team's first loss sparked plenty of chatter online.

Shuru se ant tak, ek hi bol - Halla Bol! ??? pic.twitter.com/bxnEo1OT3X

¡ª Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 5, 2025

Fans react

Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts on Zinta's presence and the end of PBKS's streak. One wrote, "Preity Zinta ko udaas mat kiya karo yaar."

Preity Zinta ko udaas mat kiya karo yaar

¡ª Hajmola Smuggler (@xlNahiHai) April 5, 2025

Another joked, "Preity Zinta in stands today, PBKS win streak ending?"

preity zinta in stands today, pbks win streak ending??#IPL2025 #PBKSvsRR

¡ª romesh (@romesh_at_X) April 5, 2025

One fan said, "The only good thing about PBKS is Preity Zinta."

The only good thing about PBKS is Preity Zinta

¡ª Madhumita Bhattacharya (@Gautian_Madhu) April 5, 2025

Another added, "Preity Zinta match dekhne aati hai, PBKS harne lagta hai."

Preity Zinta match dekhne aati h pbks harne lgta h

¡ª ?????? ?? (@gaurav__apurva) April 5, 2025

About PBKS vs RR

Punjab Kings' winning streak came to an end as Rajasthan Royals handed them their first defeat of IPL 2025 with a dominant 50-run win in Mullanpur. Opting to bowl first, PBKS were put under pressure early as Yashasvi Jaiswal notched up his first half-century of the season, while Riyan Parag chipped in with an unbeaten 43 off 25. RR posted a commanding 205/4 ¡ª the first 200-plus total.

In response, Punjab got off to a disastrous start, losing two wickets in the very first over and slumping to 40/4 inside seven overs. Nehal Wadhera fought back with a gritty fifty, but disciplined spells from Maheesh Theekshana and Sandeep Sharma ensured PBKS never recovered. They eventually crawled to 155/9, falling well short as RR secured their second consecutive win of the season.

Teams

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Subs: Priyansh Arya, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Vyshak Vijaykumar

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Sandeep Sharma
Impact Subs: Kunal Singh Rathore, Shubham Dubey, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal

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