The 2025 Indian Premier League season has not only brought thrilling cricket but also a nostalgic social media moment that captured fans’ imagination. As Punjab Kings secured a dramatic win over Mumbai Indians to enter the IPL final, an 11-year-old tweet by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan resurfaced and went viral.
The tweet, originally posted in 2014, asked, "Zinta's team won kya?" — referring to PBKS co-owned by actress Preity Zinta — perfectly captured the excitement around the team’s performance this season. After the win, PBKS’s official social media handle responded to Salman Khan’s tweet, adding fuel to the online buzz and delighting fans across platforms.
Punjab Kings’ win in Ahmedabad was notable not only for the result but for the manner in which it was achieved. Chasing a target of 204 runs, PBKS reached their goal with six balls remaining at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the world’s largest cricket venue. This victory marks PBKS’s second IPL final appearance, their first since 2014, and sets up a final against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Both teams are still seeking their maiden IPL championship in the tournament’s 18th edition.
Shreyas Iyer’s Captain’s Knock Seals the Deal
PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer led the chase with an unbeaten 87 runs off 41 balls, including five fours and eight sixes. His aggressive yet composed innings was crucial, especially his dominant hitting against England pacer Reece Topley, where he struck three consecutive sixes in the 13th and 14th overs. Iyer praised the pressure of big games, stating, “I love such big occasions. I always remind myself and my teammates that the bigger the occasion, the calmer you should be to achieve great results.”
His partnership with Nehal Wadhera, who scored 48, helped shift momentum decisively in PBKS’s favour.
Mumbai Indians batted first and posted 203 runs for six wickets despite losing key players early, including veteran opener Rohit Sharma. Notable performances came from Jonny Bairstow (38) and Tilak Varma (44), who built vital partnerships to set a challenging target. Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya acknowledged Iyer’s excellent batting, saying, “The way Shreyas batted, took his chances, and played some outstanding shots. They were really calm, put us under pressure, and we couldn’t execute our plans as intended.”
Social Media Reacts to the Viral Tweet
Fans and followers of the IPL rejoiced in the viral comeback of Salman Khan’s tweet. Many viewed it as a good luck charm for PBKS, sharing memes and urging the superstar to attend the final. Comments ranged from calls to “Bring him to the final,” to expressions of awe at how well the tweet has aged. The PBKS social media team cleverly used the opportunity to connect past and present, adding to the tournament’s vibrant atmosphere.
With PBKS and RCB both chasing their first IPL title, the upcoming final promises to be a historic encounter.
The tweet, originally posted in 2014, asked, "Zinta's team won kya?" — referring to PBKS co-owned by actress Preity Zinta — perfectly captured the excitement around the team’s performance this season. After the win, PBKS’s official social media handle responded to Salman Khan’s tweet, adding fuel to the online buzz and delighting fans across platforms.
Zinta's team won kya ?
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) May 28, 2014
Punjab Kings’ win in Ahmedabad was notable not only for the result but for the manner in which it was achieved. Chasing a target of 204 runs, PBKS reached their goal with six balls remaining at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the world’s largest cricket venue. This victory marks PBKS’s second IPL final appearance, their first since 2014, and sets up a final against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Both teams are still seeking their maiden IPL championship in the tournament’s 18th edition.
Shreyas Iyer’s Captain’s Knock Seals the Deal
PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer led the chase with an unbeaten 87 runs off 41 balls, including five fours and eight sixes. His aggressive yet composed innings was crucial, especially his dominant hitting against England pacer Reece Topley, where he struck three consecutive sixes in the 13th and 14th overs. Iyer praised the pressure of big games, stating, “I love such big occasions. I always remind myself and my teammates that the bigger the occasion, the calmer you should be to achieve great results.”
His partnership with Nehal Wadhera, who scored 48, helped shift momentum decisively in PBKS’s favour.
Mumbai Indians batted first and posted 203 runs for six wickets despite losing key players early, including veteran opener Rohit Sharma. Notable performances came from Jonny Bairstow (38) and Tilak Varma (44), who built vital partnerships to set a challenging target. Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya acknowledged Iyer’s excellent batting, saying, “The way Shreyas batted, took his chances, and played some outstanding shots. They were really calm, put us under pressure, and we couldn’t execute our plans as intended.”
Social Media Reacts to the Viral Tweet
Fans and followers of the IPL rejoiced in the viral comeback of Salman Khan’s tweet. Many viewed it as a good luck charm for PBKS, sharing memes and urging the superstar to attend the final. Comments ranged from calls to “Bring him to the final,” to expressions of awe at how well the tweet has aged. The PBKS social media team cleverly used the opportunity to connect past and present, adding to the tournament’s vibrant atmosphere.
With PBKS and RCB both chasing their first IPL title, the upcoming final promises to be a historic encounter.
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