Overview

• Punjab Kings fell short in the IPL 2025 final, losing by six runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
• Preity Zinta hailed captain Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and the young squad’s fighting spirit that carried them through tight finishes.
• The franchise overcame key injuries, national team call-ups, scheduling pauses and the relocation and evacuation of home venues to top the points table after a decade.
• Indian uncapped players emerged as standout performers throughout the season under Iyer’s guidance.
• Zinta closed her first postmatch message with a vow to return stronger and “finish the job” in IPL 2026.