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In a night charged with emotion and history at Ahmedabad\u2019s Narendra Modi Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/strong> finally ended their 18-year wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title, edging out Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs<\/strong><\/a> in a thrilling 2025 final. But as RCB\u2019s players erupted in jubilation, the heartbreak in the Punjab Kings\u2019 camp was palpable\u2014none more so than for co-owner and Bollywood star Preity Zinta<\/strong>, whose teary-eyed reaction quickly became the defining moment of the night.<\/p>\n Dressed in a traditional white kurta with a red dupatta, Preity was seen walking onto the field after the final whistle, her eyes red with emotion as she consoled her crestfallen players, including captain Shreyas Iyer<\/strong>. The camera lingered on her, capturing a mix of sadness, empathy, and years of hope dashed in a matter of overs. Preity, who has been the face of Punjab Kings\u2019 unwavering spirit since 2008, could not hide her disappointment as her team\u2019s dream of a maiden IPL title slipped away once again.<\/p>\n The match itself was a nail-biter. After Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl, RCB posted a competitive 190, thanks to aggressive early batting. Punjab Kings, chasing 191, faltered at key moments, with the crucial wicket of Shreyas Iyer\u2014who fell for just one run\u2014proving a turning point. RCB\u2019s bowlers, including Krunal Pandya<\/a>, Bhuvneshwar Kumar <\/strong>and Yash Dayal<\/strong>, held their nerve in the dying overs to secure a historic victory.<\/p>\n But as the confetti fell for RCB, social media exploded with messages of support for Zinta. Fans from across the country expressed their sympathy and admiration for her steadfast dedication to the team. One viral post read, \u201cBhai, yeh bhi to 18 saal se wait hi kar rahi hai\u201d<\/em> (\u201cShe too has been waiting for 18 years\u201d), encapsulating the collective heartbreak of Punjab Kings\u2019 supporters. Another user commented, \u201cShe deserves that trophy more,\u201d<\/em> while many others reminisced about similar scenes from the 2014 final, when Zinta\u2019s hopes were dashed in a previous heartbreak.<\/p>\n Also WATCH: Virat Kohli takes AB de Villiers to RCB dressing room after historic IPL 2025 triumph<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Videos and images of Preity\u2019s emotional walk off the field, her face etched with disappointment, flooded timelines. \u201cI don\u2019t even watch IPL, but I STILL want Punjab Kings to win\u2026 just to see her smile!\u201d<\/em> wrote one fan. Another added, \u201cHope someday Punjab Kings wins the IPL trophy for Preity Zinta,\u201d<\/em> echoing the sentiment of many who have witnessed her passionate support season after season.<\/p>\n Our queen Preity Zinta , feeling sad for her \ud83d\ude22 pic.twitter.com\/3ga8dZyZ87<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Lady Khabri (@KhabriBossLady) June 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n #PreityZinta<\/a> has tears in her eyes, as expected. She’s heartbroken again. I saw similar visuals in 2014. \ud83d\udc94#RCBvPBKS<\/a> #IPL<\/a> #IPL18<\/a> #IPL2025<\/a> #TATAIPL<\/a> #Ahmedabad<\/a> #Final<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/mSG9e1gdKJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tejan Shrivastava (@BeingTeJan) June 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n We can feel your pain Preity Zinta \ud83d\udc94\ud83d\ude2d pic.twitter.com\/EEj9WbpUr1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sonusays (@IamSonu____) June 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A trophy goes to the person who was there since the start, since 2008. Unlike other owners who just showed up this season and pretended to be always there, Preity Zinta came every year travelling miles just to support her team through thick and thin. She was always there at our\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/mycNxm4m7U<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Manya \ud83d\ude42 (@maannyaaa) June 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n feel for preity zinta \ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n every year she gets the heartbreak from her fraud franchise, still she returns with the same smile, same energy.<\/p>\n she deserves that trophy more than anyone else. one day, it\u2019ll be hers \ud83e\udef6 pic.twitter.com\/RuCFP3HpiD<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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