Preity Zinta's IPL Auction Mistake Turns into Punjab Kings' Biggest Boon!

Mistakes don’t always bring trouble—sometimes they create unexpected magic. That’s exactly what happened with Preity Zinta and her IPL team Punjab Kings. A blunder during the IPL 2024 auction turned out to be a game-changer for the franchise.

The Auction Slip-Up That Changed Everything

On December 19, 2023, during the IPL auction, Punjab Kings accidentally bought 32-year-old Shashank Singh from Chhattisgarh instead of the intended 19-year-old batsman. Even the Punjab Kings admitted this was a mistake! But little did anyone know, this “error” would become their greatest strength.

From Mistake to Match-Winning Finisher

Shashank Singh proved all doubts wrong in IPL 2024 by emerging as Punjab Kings’ reliable finisher. Scoring at an impressive average of 44.25 and a strike rate of 164.65, he quickly won the franchise’s trust and was retained for IPL 2025.

Leading From the Front in IPL 2025

Picking up where he left off, Shashank has smashed 273 runs in 12 matches at an outstanding average of 68.25 and a strike rate of 151.66, including two half-centuries. He even captained Punjab Kings in their crucial win against Rajasthan Royals on May 18 when Shreyas Iyer was injured—proving his leadership mettle.

Preity Zinta’s “Mistake” — The Best Decision Ever!

What seemed like a costly auction blunder has now become Punjab Kings’ biggest advantage. Preity Zinta, who once regretted the mix-up, is now thrilled as Shashank Singh continues to shine, turning a mistake into a blessing for the team.