Salman Khan cheers Preity Zinta’s PBKS, fans relive old tweet

Bollywood star Salman Khan has once again caught the attention of cricket fans after a surprise message praising Punjab Kings and its co-owner Preity Zinta during the ongoing IPL 2026 season.

In a post on X, Salman congratulated Zinta and said the team was playing well. His short message quickly spread across social media and sparked a wave of reactions from fans.

Well done Zinta,Congratulations Zinta, Team is playing well …. @realpreityzinta

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 13, 2026

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Many users were quick to point out how the post reminded them of his earlier IPL comment from 2014, when he had jokingly asked, “Zinta’s team won kya?” That old post had gone viral at the time and is now being widely shared again.

Zinta's team won kya ?

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) May 28, 2014

Fans bring back old memories

The latest shoutout led to a flood of reactions online. Some fans joked about the actor’s long-running support for the team, while others called it a ‘perfect sequel after 12 years’. One user said his connection with the franchise seems to resurface every IPL season, even without any specific trigger.

Punjab Kings in strong form this season

On the field, Punjab Kings are enjoying a solid run in IPL 2026. The team is unbeaten so far, with three wins and one match ending without a result against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Their most recent win came against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where they chased a massive target of 220 in just 19 overs with six wickets in hand.

Captain Shreyas Iyer has led the side with confidence, while young openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have given the team fast starts. Cooper Connolly has also added strength in the middle order, and Vijaykumar Vyshak has stood out with the ball.

After finishing runners-up last season, Punjab Kings are now pushing hard for their first IPL title, with early momentum firmly on their side.