She deserves more of that trophy… ‘: Fans react when The Pretty Jinta breaks with tears after the Punjab Kings lose the IPL 2025 final to RCB
On the night of the Emotions and History at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) Finally, I’ve been waiting 18 years for the Indian Premier League (IPL) title. Edging the Punjab Kings (PBK) with 6 runs In the thrilling 2025 final. However, the heartbreak at the Punjab Kings camp was evident when RCB players erupted in joy. Preity Zintathat tearful reaction quickly became a definitive moment in the night.
Dressed in red dupatta and traditional white kurta, we were seen walking into the field after the final whi. Shreeyas Iyer. The camera stays with her, capturing a mix of sadness, empathy and years of hope, shattered by over issues. Preity, who has been the face of the Punjab Kings’ unwavering spirit since 2008, has been unable to hide her disappointment as the team’s dream of a maiden IPL title slipped off again.
The match itself was nail bitter. After Iyer won the toss and chose the bowl for the bowl, the RCB posted a competitive 190 thanks to aggressive early batting. Following 191, the Punjab Kings shook at Shreyas Ayer’s key wicket, with Shreyas Ayer falling in one run and holding back the turning point and shaking at a critical moment. RCB bowlers including Krunal PandyaBhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayalto secure a historic victory, their nerves were almost dying.
However, when confetti fell for the RCB, social media exploded with messages of support from Zinta. Fans across the country expressed sympathy and admiration for their unwavering dedication to the team. One virus post is read, “Bhai, yehbhi from 18 Saal se wait hi kar rahi hai.” (“She also waited for 18 years”) encapsulates the collective heartbreak of supporters of the Punjab King. Another user commented, “She deserves more of that trophy.” Many others recall similar scenes from the 2014 final, but Jinta’s hopes were shattered by a previous heartbreak.
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Videos and images of an emotional walk from the field in Preity, her face was etched in disappointment and the timeline flooded. “I don’t even look at IPL, but I still want to beat the King of Punjab… just to see her smile!” I wrote one fan. Another addition, “I hope that one day the Punjab Kings will win the Preity Zinta IPL trophy.” It reflects the feelings of many who witnessed her passionate support after the season.
Our Queen Pretty Jinta, saddened by her pic.twitter.com/3ga8dzyz87
– Lady Habri (@khabribosslady) June 3, 2025
#preityzinta As expected, there are tears in her eyes. She is once again in grief. I saw a similar visual in 2014#RCBVPBKS #ipl #IPL18 #ipl2025 #takelop #ahmedabad #final pic.twitter.com/msg9e1gdkj
-Tejan Shrivastava (@beingtejan) June 3, 2025
We can feel your pain play tisinta pic.twitter.com/eej9wbpur1
-Sonusays (@ision____) June 3, 2025
The trophy goes to people who have been there since its inception since 2008. Unlike other owners who appeared this season and pretended to be there all the time, Preity Zinta traveled the miles every year to support their thick, thin teams. She was always there for us… pic.twitter.com/mycnxm4m7u
– Old 🙂 (@mannyaaa) June 3, 2025
Feel the Preity Zinta
Every year, she suffers a broken heart from a scam franchise, but she still comes back with the same smile and the same energy.
She deserves that trophy more than anyone else. One day, it becomes her 🫶 pic.twitter.com/rucfp3hpid
– Satyam Chauhan (@chauhantwts) June 3, 2025
Despite the loss, Preity’s heartfelt presence and unwavering commitment only deepened the bond between her and the loyal fans of the Punjab King. For many, her tears are not just a lost trophy, but also a sign of the long emotional journey that defines the sport, and hopes that one day her waiting will finally end.
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