‘Well done Zinta’: Salman Khan’s IPL shoutout after Punjab Kings win breaks the internet

Salman Khan has once again caught social media attention after he congratulated Preity Zinta following Punjab Kings’ recent IPL victory, triggering a wave of nostalgic reactions online.

The actor posted a message praising Zinta and her team after Punjab Kings defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in a recent IPL 2026 match. In his post, Salman wrote, “Well done Zinta, Congratulations Zinta, Team is playing well … @realpreityzinta,” showing support for his long-time friend and co-star.

The message quickly went viral, not only for the warm shoutout but also because it reminded fans of Salman Khan’s much-discussed 2014 tweet, where he famously asked, “Zinta’s team won kya?” during an earlier IPL season.

Social media users were quick to revive the old post, turning it into a trending topic alongside his latest message. Many users joked that the “Zinta IPL storyline” had returned after more than a decade, with memes and humorous comments flooding timelines.

Punjab Kings’ victory in the match added to the buzz, with strong batting performances from Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, and Prabhsimran Singh helping the team secure a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Salman Khan and Preity Zinta share a long professional history, having worked together in films such as Chori Chori Chupke Chupke and Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega. Their friendly public exchanges have often drawn attention during IPL seasons, especially given Zinta’s role as co-owner of Punjab Kings.

While the match result strengthened Punjab Kings’ campaign momentum, it was Salman Khan’s nostalgic social media moment that dominated online conversations, blending cricket excitement with Bollywood nostalgia once again.