Co-owner Preity Zinta's exuberant celebration stole the show as Punjab Kings secured a top-two finish in the IPL league stage. Skipper Shreyas Iyer's match-winning six against Mumbai Indians triggered Zinta's passionate outburst. The victory, fueled by Inglis and Arya's impressive partnership, gives Punjab Kings a crucial advantage in the playoffs.
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