{"id":62630,"date":"2026-04-14T06:01:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/salman-khan-celebrates-punjab-kings-dominance-in-ipl-2026-with-viral-tribute-to-preity-zinta-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T06:01:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:01:51","slug":"salman-khan-celebrates-punjab-kings-dominance-in-ipl-2026-with-viral-tribute-to-preity-zinta-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/salman-khan-celebrates-punjab-kings-dominance-in-ipl-2026-with-viral-tribute-to-preity-zinta-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Salman Khan celebrates Punjab Kings’ dominance in IPL 2026 with viral tribute to Preity Zinta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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bollywood superstar Salman Khan<\/strong> Once again he has found himself at the center of cricket discussion, but this time for all the right reasons. On Monday, the actor shared an emotional post celebrating punjab kings<\/strong> and team co-owner Preity Zinta<\/strong>The ongoing event sent fans into a frenzy of nostalgia and celebration Indian Premier League (IPL)<\/strong> Season.<\/p>\n

Salman Khan’s post for PBKS goes viral<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Over the years, Salman’s iconic 2014 tweet \u2013 “Zinta ki team jeet gayi kya?” – remains in the minds of cricket fans and meme creators alike. This post became a frequent joke whenever Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) struggled in the IPL. Fast forward to 2026, the narrative has finally changed. Salman wrote on social media: “Well done Zinta, congratulations Zinta, the team is playing well…”<\/em><\/p>\n

The message, simple but impactful, was immediately labeled by fans as an official sequel to his decade-old tweet. What was once a playful tease has now turned into genuine admiration, reflecting the resurgence of the Punjab Kings this season. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions, memes and celebratory posts as fans accepted Salman’s long-awaited ‘yes’ to the famous question.<\/p>\n

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Well done Zinta, congratulations Zinta, the team is playing well… @realpreityzinta<\/a><\/p>\n

– Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) 13 April 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Also see: IPL 2026 \u2013 PBKS star bowler Yuzvendra Chahal allegedly caught smoking and littering while driving on the road<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punjab Kings’ dream run in IPL 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Salman’s post comes at a time when Punjab Kings are enjoying one of their strongest starts in IPL history. led by Shreyas Iyer<\/strong>The franchise has turned into a well-balanced and confident unit. PBKS have adopted an aggressive, fearless batting pattern which has seen them chase down several 200+ scores.<\/p>\n

The hallmark of their campaign so far has been a fearless, forceful batting approach. They have successfully chased big targets, including a clinical chase of 210 against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk and an even more impressive target of 220 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This aggressive template has been driven by breakout stars like Priyansh Arya, who recently scored a half-century in 16 balls, and has provided consistently explosive starts Prabhsimran Singh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Captain Iyer has been the architect of this resurgence, leading from the front with 137 runs and two match-winning half-centuries. His calm demeanor under pressure has put together a team that looks more balanced than in years past. On the bowling front, Arshdeep Singh<\/strong> remains the backbone of the attack, closing in on the historic 100-wicket milestone for the franchise, while the all-rounder Shashank Singh<\/strong> Has provided important successes in the middle overs.<\/p>\n

As the tournament progresses, the challenge for PBKS will be to maintain this high intensity and clinical finishing as they move into the mid-season fixtures.<\/p>\n

ALSO WATCH: IPL 2026 \u2013 Tania Chatterjee reveals Yuzvendra Chahal’s private conversations during paparazzi conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n