Punjab Kings (PBKS) delivered a dominant efficiency to register their second consecutive victory in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, crushing Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) by eight wickets.
Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh shine in Punjab Kings’ commanding win
Led by skipper Shreyas Iyer, PBKS chased down the goal of 172 in fashion, propelled by a superb innings from Prabhsimran Singh. With this win, Punjab climbed to the second spot within the IPL 2025 factors desk, whereas LSG slipped to sixth place. In the meantime, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) maintained their lead on the prime after securing back-to-back wins of their opening two matches.
Batting first, LSG struggled to construct momentum in opposition to PBKS’ disciplined bowling assault. Punjab’s bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh, restricted LSG to a below-par complete of 171/7. In response, PBKS’ chase was a masterclass in managed aggression. Captain Iyer performed a composed but attacking knock, whereas Prabhsimran stole the present with a wide ranging fifty, dismantling LSG’s bowling assault.
Preity Zinta’s heartfelt message after PBKS’ victory
Following PBKS’ emphatic win, crew co-owner and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta took to social media platform X to precise her delight over the crew’s efficiency. She lauded the gamers and the administration, led by head coach Ponting and captain Shreyas, for his or her fearless method in IPL 2025.
“What a powerful & scientific efficiency from @PunjabKingsIPL! Love this new model of cricket underneath the management of @RickyPonting & @ShreyasIyer15. Wow! Wow! Shreyas, @prabhsimran01, @nehalwadhera, @arshdeepsinghh, @gmaxi_32 & your complete crew for bringing their ‘A’ recreation tonight. Teamwork makes the dream work! #LSGvsPBKS #IPL2025 #SaddaPunjab #SaddaSquad,” Zinta wrote.
What a Magnificat & scientific efficiency from @PunjabKingsIPL 👏👏 Love this new model of cricket underneath the management of @RickyPonting & @ShreyasIyer15
Wow ! Wow! Shreyas 👊 @prabhsimran01 @nehalwadhera @arshdeepsinghh @gmaxi_32 & to your complete crew for bringing their “ A”… pic.twitter.com/tWYka3z4T6
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) April 1, 2025
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Fan interplay: Preity confirms attendance
Zinta’s put up sparked pleasure amongst PBKS supporters, with one fan acknowledging the crew’s outstanding depth in each batting and bowling whereas expressing a want to see her celebrating within the stadium. The fan commented:
“We now have sooo a lot batting depth and plenty of bowling choices as nicely! All because of the administration who’s working so exhausting day and evening ❤️. Now, the one factor left is to witness you celebrating our victories within the stadium. I hope to see you there!,” fan wrote.
In response, Preity delighted followers by confirming her attendance at PBKS’ first residence recreation of the season.
“Sure! I can be there for our first residence recreation on the Mullanpur Stadium on the fifth of April. See you there!,” Zinta concluded.
Sure ! I can be there for our first Residence Sport on the Mullanpur stadium on the fifth of April 🤩 See you there 😍 Ting https://t.co/RPecSONSvb
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) April 1, 2025