Kings XI Punjab owner Preity Zinta ‘very happy’ Mumbai Indians didn’t make IPL 2018 play-offs

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta was caught on video that has since gone viral, saying that she is “very happy” Mumbai Indians didn’t make the IPL 2018 play-offs.

Kings XI Punjab’s failure to make the Indian Premier League 2018 (IPL 2018) play-offs was undoubtedly a disappointment, especially given their start to the season. (FULL 1PL 2018 COVERAGE)

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta was caught on video saying that she is “very happy” Mumbai Indians didn’t make the IPL 2018 play-offs. (BCCI)

However, a string of losses in the latter stages of the tournament meant they had to beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a margin of at least 53 runs to leapfrog Rajasthan Royals (RR) in fourth place to make the play-offs.

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A 5-wicket loss to CSK sealed their exit from the tournament but co-owner Preity Zinta was caught on camera revelling in the failure of Mumbai Indians to make the knockout stages.

In a video that has gone viral, Preity Zinta can be seen mouthing the words “I am just very happy that Mumbai Indians is knocked out. Really happy,” to a KXIP staff member.

Mumbai Indians, who are the defending IPL champions and the most successful team in IPL history with three titles, will not be able to defend their crown this time around.

In stark contrast to them, Kings XI Punjab have never won an IPL title. They reached the final in 2014 but were defeated by Kolkata Knight Riders.