IPL 2026: Salman Khan Celebrates Preity Zinta’s Punjab Kings Win, Fans Dig Out His Throwback Old Viral Tweet

IPL 2026 Update: Salman Khan has once again lit up social media with a message for Preity Zinta after Punjab Kings defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match on 11 April. The new tweet reminded fans of Salman Khan's famous 2014 post about “Zinta's team”, which had become a long-running online joke.

On Monday, Salman Khan posted on X, "Well done Zinta,Congratulations Zinta, Team is playing well ….@realpreityzinta." The cheerful message came soon after Punjab Kings’ six-wicket win. Users quickly linked the shoutout to the old viral tweet and began sharing memes and nostalgic comments across the platform.

Salman Khan Preity Zinta tweet brings back 2014 IPL memory

Back in 2014, Salman Khan had amused cricket followers with the tweet, 'Zinta's team won kya?'. That one line turned into a popular meme that still circulates each IPL season. With the fresh congratulatory post, many fans claimed that the long-standing question from Salman Khan's older tweet has finally received its answer.

The reaction section under the new Salman Khan post became a space for jokes and callbacks. One user wrote, "Sequel released after 12 years. Tiger Zinta hai." Another commented, "first time was so much fun, he had to do it twice." A third fan joked, "We got Salman recreating his tweet before GTA 6."

Fans link Salman Khan Preity Zinta banter with Punjab Kings IPL win

Some users also teased Salman Khan about the timing of the tweet. A popular comment read, "Punjab didn't play yesterday, They are not playing today. But Salman's love towards Zinta is everyday." The light-hearted banter highlighted how closely fans track both the IPL schedule and Salman Khan's posts.

The renewed interest in the joke came alongside a strong performance from Punjab Kings. Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Shreyas Iyer all hit half-centuries as the side chased down the Sunrisers Hyderabad total. Shreyas Iyer made 69, while Priyansh Arya scored 57 and Prabhsimran Singh contributed 51 runs.

Punjab Kings batter	Runs scored
Shreyas Iyer	69
Priyansh Arya	57
Prabhsimran Singh	51

Screen history of Salman Khan Preity Zinta pairing

The friendly exchange between Salman Khan and Preity Zinta also reminded film fans of their shared work. The actors have appeared together in several Hindi films. Their popular projects include the romantic drama Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, released in 2001, and Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega from 2000, both remembered for their music and star cast.

While the cricket talk kept social media engaged, Salman Khan is busy with the upcoming film Maatrubhumi. The project has faced major changes in recent weeks. Until March, it carried the title Battle of Galwan and was described as a story inspired by the clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley.

Salman Khan Preity Zinta projects face changes and new launches

Reports now suggest that the makers of Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi have altered both the title and key references. Mentions of China and the Galwan Valley have reportedly been removed. Extensive reshoots are said to be underway. These steps appear to follow debates that began after the teaser reached the public in December.

The earlier teaser for Maatrubhumi showed Salman Khan leading soldiers in close combat against Chinese forces in Eastern Ladakh. It was presented as being linked to the 2020 confrontation in the Galwan Valley. State-backed Chinese media outlet Global Times later argued that the film "distorts facts" and claimed it adds to anti-China sentiment.

Preity Zinta, meanwhile, is preparing for a return to cinema with multiple projects. One of them is Lahore 1947, which features a large cast. The film brings together Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal and Karan Deol alongside Preity Zinta. Music comes from AR Rahman, with lyrics written by Javed Akhtar.

Another upcoming project for Preity Zinta is titled Vibe. The film was formally announced at a Prime Video event, where Preity Zinta appeared with co-star Kunal Kemmu. Vibe is directed by Kunal Kemmu himself, marking a second directorial project after the comedy-drama Madgaon Express attracted attention from viewers and critics.

The latest Salman Khan post for Preity Zinta has mixed cricket nostalgia, Bollywood memories and current film news. The friendly shoutout has reminded audiences of their long association, from shared screen roles to IPL support. At the same time, both Salman Khan and Preity Zinta continue to move ahead with fresh, unrelated film work.