Preity Zinta vows PBKS comeback: IPL 2025 final loss fuels stronger resolve

After leading Punjab Kings to their first IPL final in over a decade, Shreyas Iyer's stellar 604-run season and leadership have sparked a captaincy race in Indian cricket. Despite the final loss to RCB, team owner Preity Zinta's heartfelt promise of a stronger comeback underscores the resilience and potential of PBKS going forward.

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Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta expressed immense pride in her team's performance during IPL 2025, despite their loss in the final.
She praised the players and support staff for their resilience, calling the season unique due to challenges like injuries, national call-ups, tournament pauses, and relocating home games.

I am so proud of each n every player of Punjab Kings for showing so much character throughout the tournament. A big thank you to each of them and to our support staff and everyone at PBKS for an incredible season, Zinta wrote.

Looking ahead, she vowed a stronger comeback in IPL 2026, stating,
Whatever we are & how far we have reached is all because of you. I promise we will come back to finish the job cuz as of now the job is still half done. See you next year in the stadium , till then take care n stay safe everyone. Love you all.

Shreyas Iyer, the Punjab Kings captain, was a standout performer, scoring 604 runs in 17 matches with six half-centuries. His leadership earned him the nickname Sarpanch Sahab for his calm and commanding presence.

An Indian cricket official noted,
Right now he just plays ODIs, but after this IPL we cant keep him out of T20 internationals and even Tests. Plus he also has now officially joined the white-ball captaincy race.

Iyer also became the third captain after Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to lead three different IPL teams to finals in five years, underscoring his rising stature in Indian cricket.

Despite the final loss, Punjab Kings' journey and Iyer's leadership have set a strong foundation for future success.
Sources: MintSports
Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta expressed pride in her team's IPL 2025 journey, despite their final loss. She praised players and staff, promising a stronger comeback next season. Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and performance, including 604 runs, elevated his stature in Indian cricket and the white-ball captaincy race.
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I am so proud of each n every player of Punjab Kings for showing so much character throughout the tournament. A big thank you to each of them and to our support staff and everyone at PBKS for an incredible season.
Preity Zinta
PBKS co-owner
Mint
Whatever we are & how far we have reached is all because of you. I promise we will come back to finish the job cuz as of now the job is still half done. See you next year in the stadium , till then take care n stay safe everyone. Love you all.
Preity Zinta
PBKS co-owner
Mint
Right now he just plays ODIs, but after this IPL we cant keep him out of T20 internationals and even Tests. Plus he also has now officially joined the white-ball captaincy race.
Indian cricket official
Indianexpress
Key Facts
  • Shreyas Iyer led Punjab Kings (PBKS) to their first IPL final in over a decade during IPL 2025, marking a significant milestone for the franchise.Mint
  • Iyer was the leading scorer for PBKS with 604 runs in 17 matches, including six half-centuries, showcasing his consistent batting prowess throughout IPL 2025.Sports
  • Iyer earned the nickname 'Sarpanch Sahab' for his calm and commanding presence, reflecting his leadership qualities on and off the field.1
  • Iyer became the third captain after Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to lead three different IPL teams to finals in the last five years, underlining his unique leadership record.Sports
  • Indian cricket decision-makers now officially consider Iyer a serious contender for the white-ball captaincy, including T20 internationals and Tests, reflecting his rising stature in national cricket.
  • Preity Zinta praised the PBKS team for their character and resilience, highlighting the challenges they overcame such as injuries, national call-ups, tournament pauses, and relocating home games.Mint
Key Stats at a Glance
Runs scored by Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2025
604runs
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Matches played by Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2025
17matches
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Half-centuries scored by Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2025
6half-centuries
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Highest score by Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1
87runs
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Number of IPL finals captained by Shreyas Iyer
3finals
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Time span of Iyer's captaincy finals record
5years
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