'She deserves that trophy': Fans heartbroken for Preity Zinta after PBKS lose IPL 2025 final to RCB

So close, yet so far! That's the story of Punjab Kings (PBKS), who lost the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final by just 6 runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While RCB fans erupted in joy, on the other side, PBKS players were seen holding back tears after the heartbreaking defeat.

The final was monumental for both RCB and PBKS — two founding IPL teams that had never lifted the trophy in 17 long years. While fans were disappointed to see PBKS fall short, many were even more heartbroken watching team co-owner Preity Zinta fight back tears after her side's narrow loss.


Images of a tearful Preity Zinta walking onto the field after the IPL 2025 final have gone viral across social media. Dressed in a red-and-white traditional kurta, the PBKS co-owner was seen approaching a visibly devastated Shreyas Iyer, her eyes red with emotion and her face reflecting the weight of yet another missed opportunity.

As the images made their way online, especially on X (formerly known as Twitter), fans quickly showed their love and support for the actress and entrepreneur.

One said, "Feel for Preity Zinta... every year she gets her heart broken by this franchise, yet she returns with the same smile, the same energy. She deserves that trophy more than anyone else. One day, it’ll be hers."


Another wrote, "Hope someday Punjab Kings wins the IPL trophy for Preity Zinta."


One fan commented, "Preity Zinta has tears in her eyes, as expected. She’s heartbroken again. I saw similar visuals back in 2014."


Another added, "One day, she will lift the trophy, and the whole of India will be happy for her. We love you, Preity Zinta."


While the night belonged to RCB and their long-awaited triumph, many felt Preity Zinta's quiet, emotional walk across the field was one of the most poignant moments of the final .