Published 14:20 IST, October 19th 2020
Preity Zinta 'still shaking' after Mumbai-Punjab nailbiter, other Bollywood stars poke fun
Preity Zinta tweeted that she was 'still shaking' after the Mumbai-Punjab Dream11 IPL nailbiter. Other Bollywood stars like Riteish Deshmukh poked fun.
Was the Punjab vs Mumbai match the 'best in the history' of Dream11 Indian Premier League? This was a talking point as one of the most unique instances of two super overs decided the fate of the encounter. Punjab team’s co-owner Preity Zinta had her heart in her mouth during the nailbiter, and even Bollywood stars had similar feelings, some even joking over it.
Bollywood stars react to Mumbai vs Punjab thriller
Preity Zinta jumped with joy in the stands of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as the winning runs were scored by Mayank Agarwal. Reacting to the video posted by the Dream11 IPL Twitter handle, the actor wrote ‘actions speak louder than words’ and that she was completely at a loss of words. She was shocked that two super overs were played and that she was ‘still shaking.’
Preity expressed her pride at the 'boys' for the ‘supreme team effort’ as she wrote, 'What a game, what a night, what a feeling’.
Meanwhile, many other stars were glued to their sets. Riteish Deshmukh wondered if three super overs would be possible, at one stage. He also posted a poll asking who he thought would win. The actor also joked about both the teams giving away the advantage, Punjab during the 20-20 overs and Mumbai, in the first Super Over, while praising Mayank Agarwal’s heroics, which also included a stunning catch.
With the match no getting a winner even as the match entered the wee hours, Vrajesh Hirjee jokingly wanted the match to get over so that people could sleep and go to work.
Atul Kasbekar was pinning hopes for Mumbai when the scores got tied initially and continued to back the team when they restricted Punjab to just 5 runs in the first Super Over. However, the scores were tied again and once again he felt Punjab won’t be able to hold their nerve, in the second Super Over. The photographer-producer was proved wrong though as he joked how Punjab would say ‘Hold my beer’ as they finally won the encounter.
Saiyami Kher could not get over the match. The actor also highlighted Agarwal’s catch and how he, along with his opening partner and Punjab captain KL Rahu, were having a brilliant season, with luck favouring them on Sunday.
Punjab vs Mumbai nailbiter
Both the team tied the match after their respective 20 overs by scoring 176/6 each, and both the teams could score 5 runs each in the first Super Over. In the second Super Over, Chris Gayle set the win with a six off the first ball, and then Mayank Agarwal smacked two fours in two balls as Punjab achieved the target of 12 in just 4 balls.
Fifties from Quinton de Kock and Man of the Match KL Rahul, and impressive bowling by Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, both in the 20-20 overs and Super Over, were the other highlights of the match.
Updated 14:20 IST, October 19th 2020