Only RR, if they win their remaining two matches, can make it to the IPL 2026 playoffs without anyone's help while DC, KKR, PBKS, and CSK need other result go their way despite winning their remaining matches to make it to the playoffs.

IPL 2026 Race to Playoffs | 7 matches, 5 teams, 1 spot: What RR, CSK, PBKS, KKR and DC need to make it to top four?

Punjab Kings head of sports science Andrew Leipus acknowledged the growing buzz surrounding the team on social media, but admitted that he does not personally follow much online activity. He suggested that Arshdeep Singh may be dealing with certain physical limitations, which could be affecting his performances on the field.&nbsp;&nbsp;Punjab Kings’ campaign has suffered a major setback after five consecutive defeats, leaving the franchise on the brink of missing out on the playoffs. The side now faces a must-win situation in its remaining fixtures against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants.&nbsp;At the same time, scrutiny around the team has intensified online, with Arshdeep attracting criticism over a Snapchat video featuring Tilak Varma, where he was heard saying, “Oye andhere.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-meeting-to-be-held-in-ahmedabad-during-ipl-final-will-pakistan-chief-mohsin-naqvi-attend-1778924276969">ICC meeting in Ahmedabad during IPL final; will Mohsin Naqvi attend?</a>&nbsp;“I don’t follow a lot of social media myself, so I know there has been a bit of chatter behind the scenes of various things going on, vlogging and whatnot. I am not across that," Leipus said while speaking to the media.&nbsp;“In terms of his behaviour, Arsh is pretty much a flat line. He isn’t up or down. He gives his best out there. We have been working together a little bit and looking at his body, there may be restrictions that could be a reason for some of his performances being up and down," Leipus added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/she-couldn-t-reach-the-olympics-herself-now-she-wants-india-s-women-to-make-history-the-story-of-narengbam-lakshmi-devi-1778933184827">She couldn’t reach the Olympics herself. Now she wants India’s women to make history. The story of Narengbam Lakshmi Devi</a>&nbsp;The Punjab Kings management also maintained that Arshdeep’s attitude and behaviour have remained unchanged both on and off the field.&nbsp;&nbsp;“He is a very loud person in the dressing room. That has not changed. He isn’t up and down. He is very calm. I am old. I don’t really partake in a lot of social media. You can check my name out there," Leipus said.

Amid growing social media attention over his form, Punjab Kings seamer Arshdeep Singh could be battling physical constraints, according to Andrew Leipus.

Punjab Kings head of sports science Andrew Leipus acknowledged the growing buzz surrounding the team on social media, but admitted that he does not personally follow much online activity. He suggested that Arshdeep Singh may be dealing with certain physical limitations, which could be affecting his performances on the field. Punjab Kings’ campaign has suffered a major setback after five consecutive defeats, leaving the franchise on the brink of missing out on the playoffs. The side now faces a must-win situation in its remaining fixtures against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants. At the same time, scrutiny around the team has intensified online, with Arshdeep attracting criticism over a Snapchat video featuring Tilak Varma, where he was heard saying, “Oye andhere.” Also Read - ICC meeting in Ahmedabad during IPL final; will Mohsin Naqvi attend? “I don’t follow a lot of social media myself, so I know there has been a bit of chatter behind the scenes of various things going on, vlogging and whatnot. I am not across that," Leipus said while speaking to the media. “In terms of his behaviour, Arsh is pretty much a flat line. He isn’t up or down. He gives his best out there. We have been working together a little bit and looking at his body, there may be restrictions that could be a reason for some of his performances being up and down," Leipus added. Also Read - She couldn’t reach the Olympics herself. Now she wants India’s women to make history. The story of Narengbam Lakshmi Devi The Punjab Kings management also maintained that Arshdeep’s attitude and behaviour have remained unchanged both on and off the field. “He is a very loud person in the dressing room. That has not changed. He isn’t up and down. He is very calm. I am old. I don’t really partake in a lot of social media. You can check my name out there," Leipus said.

Amid growing social media attention over his form, Punjab Kings seamer Arshdeep Singh could be battling physical constraints, according to Andrew Leipus.

'He gives his best': Punjab Kings back Arshdeep Singh amid social media criticism

Punjab Kings have two more matches left in the IPL 2026 regular season before the playoffs begin and they are not through yet. Nobody would have though that Shreyas Iyer-led side would be in this position and vying for a place in the playoffs after the start they had. In the first seven matches, Punjab won six while one was no result before the tables turned and they lost the next five. Currently, the IPL 2025 runners-up are fourth on the points table with 13 points and can get to a maximum of 17 - enough for them to secure a place in the playoffs.<h2>What has gone wrong with the PBKS?</h2>In the season which could be divided into two halves, the opposition teams have figured out that PBKS are excellent at chasing but not so good while defending a target. In their first seven matches of the season, PBKS won six matches and five of them came in a chase. The only time they batted first, against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), they scored 254 which proved too much for LSG.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/country-over-cash-pat-cummins-reaffirms-australia-commitment-amid-bbl-pay-dispute-rumours-sa20-the-hundred-offers-franchise-based-t20-leagues-1778756961090">Country over Cash: Cummins reaffirms AUS commitment amid BBL pay dispute rumours</a>Come the next five matches, the PBKS batted first four times and chased the target only once, losing all five matches. The bowlers are clearly having a hard time defending the target despite the batters putting up 200+ totals on most occasions.The batting-friendly pitches as well as 'hold nothing back' approach from the new generation of fearless batters has not helped PBKS bowlers either.<h2>What does team management say about PBKS' rut?</h2>Speaking after the match against MI, which PBKS lost by six wickets on Thursday (May 14), assistant coach Brad Haddin conceded that PBKS have not been able to handle pressure well. "You've got to be able to handle the big moments. You've got to be able to handle pressure,' Haddin said."We just haven't been able to handle the pressure in the last few defeats. We haven't played our best cricket when we need to, which has been disappointing - with the way we started the tournament and where we are now," he added.<h2>Can Punkab Kings still make playoffs?</h2>&nbsp;With 13 points from 12 matches, PBKS have two more games left in the regular season and winning both of them take them to 17 points - which should be enough to make a place in the playoffs.Punjab is fourth on the table and all three teams above them - RCB (16 points), GT (16 points) and SRH (14 points) - also have two matches left. One of the PBKS' two matches is against RCB and winning it should give them enough breathing space before the last league match against LSG.

From six wins in first seven games, Punjab Kings have slumped to five consecutive losses. With only two more league matches left for them, PBKS are running against time to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs.

Punjab Kings have two more matches left in the IPL 2026 regular season before the playoffs begin and they are not through yet. Nobody would have though that Shreyas Iyer-led side would be in this position and vying for a place in the playoffs after the start they had. In the first seven matches, Punjab won six while one was no result before the tables turned and they lost the next five. Currently, the IPL 2025 runners-up are fourth on the points table with 13 points and can get to a maximum of 17 - enough for them to secure a place in the playoffs. What has gone wrong with the PBKS? In the season which could be divided into two halves, the opposition teams have figured out that PBKS are excellent at chasing but not so good while defending a target. In their first seven matches of the season, PBKS won six matches and five of them came in a chase. The only time they batted first, against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), they scored 254 which proved too much for LSG. Also Read - Country over Cash: Cummins reaffirms AUS commitment amid BBL pay dispute rumours Come the next five matches, the PBKS batted first four times and chased the target only once, losing all five matches. The bowlers are clearly having a hard time defending the target despite the batters putting up 200+ totals on most occasions. The batting-friendly pitches as well as 'hold nothing back' approach from the new generation of fearless batters has not helped PBKS bowlers either. What does team management say about PBKS' rut? Speaking after the match against MI, which PBKS lost by six wickets on Thursday (May 14), assistant coach Brad Haddin conceded that PBKS have not been able to handle pressure well. "You've got to be able to handle the big moments. You've got to be able to handle pressure,' Haddin said. "We just haven't been able to handle the pressure in the last few defeats. We haven't played our best cricket when we need to, which has been disappointing - with the way we started the tournament and where we are now," he added. Can Punkab Kings still make playoffs? With 13 points from 12 matches, PBKS have two more games left in the regular season and winning both of them take them to 17 points - which should be enough to make a place in the playoffs. Punjab is fourth on the table and all three teams above them - RCB (16 points), GT (16 points) and SRH (14 points) - also have two matches left. One of the PBKS' two matches is against RCB and winning it should give them enough breathing space before the last league match against LSG.

From six wins in first seven games, Punjab Kings have slumped to five consecutive losses. With only two more league matches left for them, PBKS are running against time to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs.

WION DECODES - IPL 2026 | What's going wrong with Punjab Kings - can they still make playoffs?

Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets in IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 14) in Dharamsala. Chasing 201, MI, which are already out of the race for the playoffs, reached the target on penultimate ball of the match which proved to be a thriller. This was MI's only fourth win in the season which has come with eight losses as they sit second to last on the leaderboard with eight points from 12 matches. As for PBKS, it has been a season of two halves with six wins in first seven games and then five losses in the next five matches. PBKS are currently fourth on the table with 13 points from 12 matches and can get to a maximum of 17 points.<h2>PBKS bat first again and lose again</h2>Punjab Kings registered six wins in first seven games and five of them came while chasing. In the next five matches, teams made PBKS bat four times and they lost all four as well as the only time they chased as well. Against MI, PBKS openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimrah Singh once again added 50 runs for the opening wicket inside powerplay before Arya was dismissed on 22. Prabhsimran and Cooper Connolly then added 57 runs for the second wicket. At 107/1 in 11.1 overs, PBKS were looking good but things turned around.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-csk-rope-in-dian-forrester-as-jamie-overton-injury-replacement-thigh-injury-ms-dhoni-update-lsg-lucknow-1778762523512">IPL 2026: CSK rope in Dian Forrester as Jamie Overton’s injury replacement</a>Punjab lost Prabsimran (57), skipper Shreyas Iyer (4), Connolly (21), Suryansh Shedge (8), Shashank Singh (2), and Marco Jansen (2) in the next 20 balls and the scorecard read 140/7. Azmatullah Omarzai (38), Vishnu Vinod (15 not out), and Xavier Bartlett (18 not out) then took PBKS to 200/8 in 20 overs.<h2>MI come to party a bit late</h2>Chasing 201, MI openers Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma added 61 runs for the first wicket before Rickelton was dismissed for 48 off 23. Naman Dhir (8) also departed quickly followed by Rohit (25) and MI were suddenly 88/3. Tilak Varma (75 not out off 33) then let the anchor down, added 61 runs with Sherfane Rutherford (20) and then unbeaten 56 with Will Jacks (25 not out off 10) as MI chased down the target in 19.5 overs.

Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in Dharamsala on Thursday (May 14) for thier fourth win of the IPL 2026 season. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered fifth straight defeat after six wins in first seven matches.

Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets in IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 14) in Dharamsala. Chasing 201, MI, which are already out of the race for the playoffs, reached the target on penultimate ball of the match which proved to be a thriller. This was MI's only fourth win in the season which has come with eight losses as they sit second to last on the leaderboard with eight points from 12 matches. As for PBKS, it has been a season of two halves with six wins in first seven games and then five losses in the next five matches. PBKS are currently fourth on the table with 13 points from 12 matches and can get to a maximum of 17 points. PBKS bat first again and lose again Punjab Kings registered six wins in first seven games and five of them came while chasing. In the next five matches, teams made PBKS bat four times and they lost all four as well as the only time they chased as well. Against MI, PBKS openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimrah Singh once again added 50 runs for the opening wicket inside powerplay before Arya was dismissed on 22. Prabhsimran and Cooper Connolly then added 57 runs for the second wicket. At 107/1 in 11.1 overs, PBKS were looking good but things turned around. Also Read - IPL 2026: CSK rope in Dian Forrester as Jamie Overton’s injury replacement Punjab lost Prabsimran (57), skipper Shreyas Iyer (4), Connolly (21), Suryansh Shedge (8), Shashank Singh (2), and Marco Jansen (2) in the next 20 balls and the scorecard read 140/7. Azmatullah Omarzai (38), Vishnu Vinod (15 not out), and Xavier Bartlett (18 not out) then took PBKS to 200/8 in 20 overs. MI come to party a bit late Chasing 201, MI openers Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma added 61 runs for the first wicket before Rickelton was dismissed for 48 off 23. Naman Dhir (8) also departed quickly followed by Rohit (25) and MI were suddenly 88/3. Tilak Varma (75 not out off 33) then let the anchor down, added 61 runs with Sherfane Rutherford (20) and then unbeaten 56 with Will Jacks (25 not out off 10) as MI chased down the target in 19.5 overs.

Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in Dharamsala on Thursday (May 14) for thier fourth win of the IPL 2026 season. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered fifth straight defeat after six wins in first seven matches.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings? check result

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer, after loss against Delhi Capital (DC) in IPL 2026 on Monday (May 11), conceded that his team fell short of planning. PBKS scored 210/5 in 20 overs which DC chased in 18.5 overs and three wickets in hand. The loss was Punjab's fourth consecutive after being unbeaten in first seven matches of the 11 games played. Played at Dharamsala, PBKS also didn't bowl ace leggie Yuzvendra Chahal on a pitch which assisted the seamers. Iyer also blamed fielding and bowling for the loss as they slid to fourth place on the points table with 13 points from six wins, one no result and one loss in IPL 2026 so far.<h2>Iyer concedes PBKS planning failure after DC chase down 211</h2>Speaking after the match on where it went wrong for PBKS, Iyer said: "Don't have to beat around the bush, but fielding and bowling again" while acknowledging that the score was "absolutely" enough. "Feel it was 30 runs more on this wicket, given how the ball was seaming and the variable bounce."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-who-is-madhav-tiwari-dc-s-fast-bowling-all-rounder-impresses-against-priyansh-arya-1778513621931">Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya</a>Iyer was also asked why Chahal was not given an over to which he replied: "It was a thought but the way it was seaming, if we had executed our lines and lengths, we may have gotten wickets. But we did not. I always say that hard length or short of hard length is the best ball. Not easy to hit. We fell short of planning."<h2>DC keep themselve alive, barely</h2>Chasing 211, DC didn't have a good start as they lost three wickets inside five overs. It was not until Axar Patel (56) and David Miller (51) innings before DC could dream of a win. After both the half-centurions were dismissed, Ashutosh Sharma (24 off 10) and Madhav Tiwari (18 unbeaten off 8) took the onus in the death overs and held their nerves as DC chased the target with seven balls and three wickets in hand.&nbsp;

After being unbeaten in the first seven games of the tournament, PBKS have suffered four consecutive losses in IPL 2026 with the latest one coming against DC on Monday (May 11).

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer, after loss against Delhi Capital (DC) in IPL 2026 on Monday (May 11), conceded that his team fell short of planning. PBKS scored 210/5 in 20 overs which DC chased in 18.5 overs and three wickets in hand. The loss was Punjab's fourth consecutive after being unbeaten in first seven matches of the 11 games played. Played at Dharamsala, PBKS also didn't bowl ace leggie Yuzvendra Chahal on a pitch which assisted the seamers. Iyer also blamed fielding and bowling for the loss as they slid to fourth place on the points table with 13 points from six wins, one no result and one loss in IPL 2026 so far. Iyer concedes PBKS planning failure after DC chase down 211 Speaking after the match on where it went wrong for PBKS, Iyer said: "Don't have to beat around the bush, but fielding and bowling again" while acknowledging that the score was "absolutely" enough. "Feel it was 30 runs more on this wicket, given how the ball was seaming and the variable bounce." Also Read - Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya Iyer was also asked why Chahal was not given an over to which he replied: "It was a thought but the way it was seaming, if we had executed our lines and lengths, we may have gotten wickets. But we did not. I always say that hard length or short of hard length is the best ball. Not easy to hit. We fell short of planning." DC keep themselve alive, barely Chasing 211, DC didn't have a good start as they lost three wickets inside five overs. It was not until Axar Patel (56) and David Miller (51) innings before DC could dream of a win. After both the half-centurions were dismissed, Ashutosh Sharma (24 off 10) and Madhav Tiwari (18 unbeaten off 8) took the onus in the death overs and held their nerves as DC chased the target with seven balls and three wickets in hand.

After being unbeaten in the first seven games of the tournament, PBKS have suffered four consecutive losses in IPL 2026 with the latest one coming against DC on Monday (May 11).

IPL 2026 | 'Fell short of planning:' PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer concedes after fourth consecutive loss

Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by three wickets in IPL 2026 match on Monday (May 11) in Dharamsala to stay alive in the tournament. Chasing 211, DC did not have good start but the lower middle order, especially David Miller and skipper Axar Patel, hung in their and gave a fight. In the end, Madhav Tiwari and Ashutosh Sharma scored the needed runs at brisk pace as DC chased down the target with six balls left. The win was DC's fifth in 12 games as they sit seventh on the leaderboard with 12 points - barely hanging for playoffs. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered fourth consecutive defeat and currently are fourth with 13 points from six wins, one no result and four losses in 11 games.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-who-is-madhav-tiwari-dc-s-fast-bowling-all-rounder-impresses-against-priyansh-arya-1778513621931">Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya</a><h2>DC lower order comes to rescue</h2>Chasing the 200+ total, DC lost Abhishek Porel (5), KL Rahul (9), and Sahil Parakh (13) inside five overs for 33 runs. Tristan Stubbs and Axar then added 41 runs for thr fourth wicket to bring stability to the innings. After Stubbs (12) was out, Axar added 64 runs with David Miller before getting out on 56 off 30 balls. Miller was next to go on 51 after adding 32 runs with Ashutosh as DC reached 170/6 in 17th over. Madhav Tiwari and Ashutosh (24 off 10) then added 35 runs in 14 balls to put DC ahead in the chase. Aquib Nabi the hit two boundaries off the first two balls faced as DC chased down the target in 18.5 overs with three wickets in hand.<h2>PBKS top order fires again</h2>PBKS have built this season on the back of strong top order batting which was on display against DC. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh added 78 runs for the first wicket before Mukesh Kumar dismissed Singh (18) in the seventh over. Arya (56 off 33) was next to go about 20 runs later as PBKS became 97/2 in nine overs. Skipper Shreyas Iyer (59 unbeaten off 36) then added 83 runs for the third wicket with Cooper Connolly (38) before PBKS suffered a mini collapse. Punjab became 187/5 from 180/2 in space of five balls as DC pulled things back. Suryansh Shedge then smashed 21 unbeaten off just 8 balls as PBKS finished at 210/5 in 20 overs.

DC beat PBKS by three wickets in a chase of 211 and stayed alive in the tournament with their fifth win in 12 matches. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered fourth consecutive defeat after being unbeaten in first seven matches of IPL 2026.

Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by three wickets in IPL 2026 match on Monday (May 11) in Dharamsala to stay alive in the tournament. Chasing 211, DC did not have good start but the lower middle order, especially David Miller and skipper Axar Patel, hung in their and gave a fight. In the end, Madhav Tiwari and Ashutosh Sharma scored the needed runs at brisk pace as DC chased down the target with six balls left. The win was DC's fifth in 12 games as they sit seventh on the leaderboard with 12 points - barely hanging for playoffs. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered fourth consecutive defeat and currently are fourth with 13 points from six wins, one no result and four losses in 11 games. Also Read - Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya DC lower order comes to rescue Chasing the 200+ total, DC lost Abhishek Porel (5), KL Rahul (9), and Sahil Parakh (13) inside five overs for 33 runs. Tristan Stubbs and Axar then added 41 runs for thr fourth wicket to bring stability to the innings. After Stubbs (12) was out, Axar added 64 runs with David Miller before getting out on 56 off 30 balls. Miller was next to go on 51 after adding 32 runs with Ashutosh as DC reached 170/6 in 17th over. Madhav Tiwari and Ashutosh (24 off 10) then added 35 runs in 14 balls to put DC ahead in the chase. Aquib Nabi the hit two boundaries off the first two balls faced as DC chased down the target in 18.5 overs with three wickets in hand. PBKS top order fires again PBKS have built this season on the back of strong top order batting which was on display against DC. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh added 78 runs for the first wicket before Mukesh Kumar dismissed Singh (18) in the seventh over. Arya (56 off 33) was next to go about 20 runs later as PBKS became 97/2 in nine overs. Skipper Shreyas Iyer (59 unbeaten off 36) then added 83 runs for the third wicket with Cooper Connolly (38) before PBKS suffered a mini collapse. Punjab became 187/5 from 180/2 in space of five balls as DC pulled things back. Suryansh Shedge then smashed 21 unbeaten off just 8 balls as PBKS finished at 210/5 in 20 overs.

DC beat PBKS by three wickets in a chase of 211 on Monday (May 11) and stayed alive in IPL 2026 with their fifth win in 12 matches. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered fourth consecutive defeat after being unbeaten in first seven matches of IPL 2026.

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The Indian Premier League continues to serve as a major stage for young cricketers looking to make a mark and push for national selection. One such emerging talent is Suryansh Shedge, who played a fighting knock for Punjab Kings in their recent match against Gujarat Titans, helping the side post 163/9 on Sunday. Ahead of Punjab Kings’ upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals, Shedge spoke to WION’s Aditya Bhatia during a media interaction and reflected on the team’s mindset following three consecutive defeats.&nbsp;Speaking about the atmosphere in the dressing room, Shedge said the team has remained calm and united despite the setbacks. He pointed out that Punjab had earlier won six matches with the same approach and believes occasional dips in form are part of the game. While admitting there are areas that need improvement, he said those concerns have already been addressed internally.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We won six matches with the same preparation, so there is no panic in the camp after three straight losses. The team will continue with the original preparation plan. We know there are a few areas to improve on and all those things have been addressed,” Shedge said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/end-of-sky-era-sanju-samson-frontrunner-for-india-t20i-captaincy-ahead-of-uk-tour-shreyas-iyer-ipl-2026-punjab-kings-bcci-selectors-1778392706827">End of SKY era? Sanju Samson 'frontrunner' for India’s T20I captaincy ahead of UK tour – Report</a>&nbsp;The youngster also credited head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer for maintaining a positive environment within the squad. According to Shedge, the management has consistently focused on keeping the dressing room relaxed and supportive so players feel comfortable and confident.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Since Ricky sir came in and Shreyas was appointed captain, the focus has always been on keeping the atmosphere light and happy so players feel comfortable,” he said.&nbsp;He added that while it is easy for teams to fall into a blame game during difficult phases, Punjab Kings are instead concentrating on staying together as a unit.&nbsp;&nbsp;In IPL 2026, Punjab Kings have so far played 10 matches, registering six wins and three losses at a net run rate of +0.571. After enjoying a strong start to the season, the side has now suffered three straight defeats. Under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, PBKS will be aiming to bounce back quickly and strengthen their chances of securing a top-four finish and a place in the playoffs.&nbsp;Punjab Kings will next take on Delhi Capitals on Monday (May 11) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Ahead of Punjab Kings’ upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals, youngster Suryansh Shedge spoke to WION’s Aditya Bhatia during a media interaction and reflected on the team’s mindset following three consecutive defeats.

The Indian Premier League continues to serve as a major stage for young cricketers looking to make a mark and push for national selection. One such emerging talent is Suryansh Shedge, who played a fighting knock for Punjab Kings in their recent match against Gujarat Titans, helping the side post 163/9 on Sunday. Ahead of Punjab Kings’ upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals, Shedge spoke to WION’s Aditya Bhatia during a media interaction and reflected on the team’s mindset following three consecutive defeats. Speaking about the atmosphere in the dressing room, Shedge said the team has remained calm and united despite the setbacks. He pointed out that Punjab had earlier won six matches with the same approach and believes occasional dips in form are part of the game. While admitting there are areas that need improvement, he said those concerns have already been addressed internally. “We won six matches with the same preparation, so there is no panic in the camp after three straight losses. The team will continue with the original preparation plan. We know there are a few areas to improve on and all those things have been addressed,” Shedge said. Also Read - End of SKY era? Sanju Samson 'frontrunner' for India’s T20I captaincy ahead of UK tour – Report The youngster also credited head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer for maintaining a positive environment within the squad. According to Shedge, the management has consistently focused on keeping the dressing room relaxed and supportive so players feel comfortable and confident. “Since Ricky sir came in and Shreyas was appointed captain, the focus has always been on keeping the atmosphere light and happy so players feel comfortable,” he said. He added that while it is easy for teams to fall into a blame game during difficult phases, Punjab Kings are instead concentrating on staying together as a unit. In IPL 2026, Punjab Kings have so far played 10 matches, registering six wins and three losses at a net run rate of +0.571. After enjoying a strong start to the season, the side has now suffered three straight defeats. Under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, PBKS will be aiming to bounce back quickly and strengthen their chances of securing a top-four finish and a place in the playoffs. Punjab Kings will next take on Delhi Capitals on Monday (May 11) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Ahead of Punjab Kings’ upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals, youngster Suryansh Shedge spoke to WION’s Aditya Bhatia during a media interaction and reflected on the team’s mindset following three consecutive defeats.

'No panic in camp after three straight losses, team sticks to original preparation plan,' says PBKS Suryansh Shedge

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 33 runs on Wednesday (May 6) in IPL 2026 match at Hyderabad. Batting first, SRH scored 235/4 and in reply, PBKS could manage only 202/7 despite Cooper Connolly's unbeaten 107 off 59 balls. With the win, SRH are not top of the table with 14 points from seven wins and four losses in 11 matches. PBKS, which were at the top for most of the season, are now second with 13 points from six wins, one no result and three losses in 10 matches. With playoffs approaching, PBKS are losing steam with loss against SRH being their third consecutive in the season.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-shifts-ipl-2026-final-venue-from-bengaluru-to-ahmedabad-new-chandigarh-to-host-2-playoff-matches-1778056151206">Ahmedabad to host IPL 2026 final; New Chandigarh hosts 2 playoff matches</a><h2>PBKS batting flops again</h2>Punjab Kings have built this season around their explosive batting but they failed to perform against SRH on Wednesday (May 6). Chasing 236, PBKS lost star openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh in first seven balls with just four runs on the board. The situation further deteriorated with skipper Shreyas Iyer getting out inside powerplay as well. Marcus Stoinis (28 off 14) followed the suit of first three batters in the first over after powerplay. At 63/4, Suryansh Shedge (25) and Cooper Connolly added 47 runs for the fifth wicket but it was too little for PBKS. Shashank Singh was dismissed cheaply as well after Shedge was out in the 12th over before Connolly took charge and added 66 runs with Marco Jansen (19) for the seventh wicket. PBKS eventually could manage 202/7 in 20 overs with Connolly scoring 107 of them and remained not out.<h2>SRH explode in Hyderabad</h2>Batting first, SRH openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head were on song from ball one - adding 54 runs in 3.2 overs before Abhishek was out on 35 off 13. Head was next to go in the seventh over after scoring 38 off 19 and adding 30 runs with Ishan Kishan for the second wicket. Kishan (55) then joined forces with Heinrich Klaasen and the duo added 88 runs in the next eight overs for the third wicket. Nitish Reddy played a little cameo off 29 off 13 as Klaasen scored 69 before being dismissed on the last ball as SRH finished at 235/4 in 20 overs.

SRH beat PBKS by 33 runs in IPL 2026 match on Wednesday (May 6). Chasing 236, PBKS could manage only 202/7 despite Connolly's unbeaten 107. With the win, SRH are now top of the table with 14 points and PBKS second with 13.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 33 runs on Wednesday (May 6) in IPL 2026 match at Hyderabad. Batting first, SRH scored 235/4 and in reply, PBKS could manage only 202/7 despite Cooper Connolly's unbeaten 107 off 59 balls. With the win, SRH are not top of the table with 14 points from seven wins and four losses in 11 matches. PBKS, which were at the top for most of the season, are now second with 13 points from six wins, one no result and three losses in 10 matches. With playoffs approaching, PBKS are losing steam with loss against SRH being their third consecutive in the season. Also Read - Ahmedabad to host IPL 2026 final; New Chandigarh hosts 2 playoff matches PBKS batting flops again Punjab Kings have built this season around their explosive batting but they failed to perform against SRH on Wednesday (May 6). Chasing 236, PBKS lost star openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh in first seven balls with just four runs on the board. The situation further deteriorated with skipper Shreyas Iyer getting out inside powerplay as well. Marcus Stoinis (28 off 14) followed the suit of first three batters in the first over after powerplay. At 63/4, Suryansh Shedge (25) and Cooper Connolly added 47 runs for the fifth wicket but it was too little for PBKS. Shashank Singh was dismissed cheaply as well after Shedge was out in the 12th over before Connolly took charge and added 66 runs with Marco Jansen (19) for the seventh wicket. PBKS eventually could manage 202/7 in 20 overs with Connolly scoring 107 of them and remained not out. SRH explode in Hyderabad Batting first, SRH openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head were on song from ball one - adding 54 runs in 3.2 overs before Abhishek was out on 35 off 13. Head was next to go in the seventh over after scoring 38 off 19 and adding 30 runs with Ishan Kishan for the second wicket. Kishan (55) then joined forces with Heinrich Klaasen and the duo added 88 runs in the next eight overs for the third wicket. Nitish Reddy played a little cameo off 29 off 13 as Klaasen scored 69 before being dismissed on the last ball as SRH finished at 235/4 in 20 overs.

SRH beat PBKS by 33 runs in IPL 2026 match on Wednesday (May 6). Chasing 236, PBKS could manage only 202/7 despite Connolly's unbeaten 107. With the win, SRH are now top of the table with 14 points and PBKS second with 13.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between SunRisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings? check result

Gujarat Titans (GT) beat table-toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) by four wickets in a IPL 2026 thriller on Sunday (May 3) to go fifth on the leaderboard. Chasing 164, GT batters overcame nerves in the final over to take home their sixth win of the season in 10 matches. They now have 12 points, same as RCB, SRH, and RR but poor net run rate. PBKS, on the other hand, continue to sit stop despite the loss - their second of the season. Reliant on their batting, PBKS could not score as big as they wanted and eventually paid the price. PBKS currently have 13 points from six wins, two losses and one no result in nine matches played this season.<h2>GT batters overcome nerves</h2>Chasing the target, GT lost skipper Shubman Gill (16) in the second over. Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler (26) then added 53 runs for the second wicket before Vijaykumar Vyshak dismissed Buttler. Nishant Sandhu (15) was next to be out before Sudharsan got out on 57. The chase hit a bit of snag as GT went from 124/3 to 152/6 in space of 24 balls, leaving Washington Sundar to take them home. The allrounder smashed unbeaten 40 off 23 including the winning six on the penultimate ball to win it for the team.<h2>PBKS batting suffers rare failure</h2>Punjab have been heavily reliant on their batters to do most of the work this season but this was not the case on Sunday. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly in the first over itself and PBKS could not recover from the double blow. After being 2/2, PBKS slid down to 47/5 in 8.4 overs with skipper Shreyas Iyer, opener Prabhsimran Singh and Nehal Wadhera also back in the dressing room. Suryansh Shedge (57 off 29), Marcus Stoinis (40 off 31), and Marco Jansen (20 off 11) then did damage control and PBKS posted 163/9 in 20 overs.

Chasing 164, GT batters overcame nerves in the final over and won the match by four wickets - their sixth victory of the season. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered only second loss in nine matches played and continues to stay atop the points table.

Gujarat Titans (GT) beat table-toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) by four wickets in a IPL 2026 thriller on Sunday (May 3) to go fifth on the leaderboard. Chasing 164, GT batters overcame nerves in the final over to take home their sixth win of the season in 10 matches. They now have 12 points, same as RCB, SRH, and RR but poor net run rate. PBKS, on the other hand, continue to sit stop despite the loss - their second of the season. Reliant on their batting, PBKS could not score as big as they wanted and eventually paid the price. PBKS currently have 13 points from six wins, two losses and one no result in nine matches played this season. GT batters overcome nerves Chasing the target, GT lost skipper Shubman Gill (16) in the second over. Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler (26) then added 53 runs for the second wicket before Vijaykumar Vyshak dismissed Buttler. Nishant Sandhu (15) was next to be out before Sudharsan got out on 57. The chase hit a bit of snag as GT went from 124/3 to 152/6 in space of 24 balls, leaving Washington Sundar to take them home. The allrounder smashed unbeaten 40 off 23 including the winning six on the penultimate ball to win it for the team. PBKS batting suffers rare failure Punjab have been heavily reliant on their batters to do most of the work this season but this was not the case on Sunday. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly in the first over itself and PBKS could not recover from the double blow. After being 2/2, PBKS slid down to 47/5 in 8.4 overs with skipper Shreyas Iyer, opener Prabhsimran Singh and Nehal Wadhera also back in the dressing room. Suryansh Shedge (57 off 29), Marcus Stoinis (40 off 31), and Marco Jansen (20 off 11) then did damage control and PBKS posted 163/9 in 20 overs.

Chasing 164, GT batters overcame nerves in the final over and won the match by four wickets - their sixth victory of the season. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered only second loss in nine matches played and continues to stay atop the points table.

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Punjab Kings were unbeaten in their first seven matches of IPL 2026 - most by a team in a single season before Rajasthan Royals handed them a six-wicket defeat on Tuesday (Apr 28) in a high-scoring thriller at New Chandigarh stadium.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) won yesterday's IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in New Chandigarh by six wickets. Chasing a target of 223 runs, RR won in 19.2 overs, handing PBKS their first loss of the season. With the win, RR moved to the third place on the 10-team points table with 12 points from six wins and three losses from nine matches played so far. For PBKS, the loss didn't change their top standing on the table. The Shreyas Iyer-led team has won six matches in eight games played before the loss on Tuesday (Apr 28) while one ended in no result - giving them 13 points so far in the season.<h2>RR batting finally trumps PBKS bowling</h2>PBKS batters have been in sensational form this season, chasing everything thrown their way. The one time they batted first before Tuesday (Apr 28), thei scored about 250 runs and won the match well. RR, however, eventually, came out triumphant against PBKS who have given 200+ runs in most of the matches they have played.Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-rajasthan-royals-captain-riyan-parag-caught-vaping-in-dressing-room-during-chase-pbks-vs-rr-mullanpur-vaping-smoking-controversy-1777399960970">Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag caught vaping in dressing room during chase</a>Chasing the target, RR openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 51 runs in 3.1 overs before Arshdeep Singh broke the partnership and sent Sooryavanshi back for 16-ball 43. Jaiswal added 54 runs with Dhurv Jurel for the second wicket before Chala dsimissed Jurel (16 off 20). RR lost two more wickets in the next 4.2 overs for less than fifty runs as Jaiswal (51 off 27) and skipper Riyan Parag (29 off 16) got out. Donovan Ferreira (unbeaten 52 off 26) and Shubham Dubey (31 not out off 12) the then added 77 runs in 5.2 overs to take the team home.<h2>PBKS batters continue to have bumper season</h2>Batting first at the home ground, PBKS added 37 runs inside three overs for the first wicket before Priyansh Arya (29 off 11) was dismissed by Jofra Archer. Cooper Connolly (30 off 14) and Prabhsimran Singh then added 59 runs for the second wicket Yash Raj Punja sent back Connolly. Next to go was Prabhsimran (59 off 44) after adding 48 runs with Iyer for the third wicket. After the skipper was dismissed on 30 off 27 with two overs left, Marcus Stoinis took over and smacked 62 off 22 including 24 runs in the last over as PBKS scored 41 runs off the final 12 balls to post 222/4 in 20 overs.

RR won the match by six wickets on Tuesday (Apr 28), handing PBKS their first loss of the season in eight matches played. RR chased down the 223-run target in 19.2 overs to go third on the points table with 12 points from six wins in 9 games while PBKS remain at top with 13 points.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) won yesterday's IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in New Chandigarh by six wickets. Chasing a target of 223 runs, RR won in 19.2 overs, handing PBKS their first loss of the season. With the win, RR moved to the third place on the 10-team points table with 12 points from six wins and three losses from nine matches played so far. For PBKS, the loss didn't change their top standing on the table. The Shreyas Iyer-led team has won six matches in eight games played before the loss on Tuesday (Apr 28) while one ended in no result - giving them 13 points so far in the season. RR batting finally trumps PBKS bowling PBKS batters have been in sensational form this season, chasing everything thrown their way. The one time they batted first before Tuesday (Apr 28), thei scored about 250 runs and won the match well. RR, however, eventually, came out triumphant against PBKS who have given 200+ runs in most of the matches they have played. Also Watch - Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag caught vaping in dressing room during chase Chasing the target, RR openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 51 runs in 3.1 overs before Arshdeep Singh broke the partnership and sent Sooryavanshi back for 16-ball 43. Jaiswal added 54 runs with Dhurv Jurel for the second wicket before Chala dsimissed Jurel (16 off 20). RR lost two more wickets in the next 4.2 overs for less than fifty runs as Jaiswal (51 off 27) and skipper Riyan Parag (29 off 16) got out. Donovan Ferreira (unbeaten 52 off 26) and Shubham Dubey (31 not out off 12) the then added 77 runs in 5.2 overs to take the team home. PBKS batters continue to have bumper season Batting first at the home ground, PBKS added 37 runs inside three overs for the first wicket before Priyansh Arya (29 off 11) was dismissed by Jofra Archer. Cooper Connolly (30 off 14) and Prabhsimran Singh then added 59 runs for the second wicket Yash Raj Punja sent back Connolly. Next to go was Prabhsimran (59 off 44) after adding 48 runs with Iyer for the third wicket. After the skipper was dismissed on 30 off 27 with two overs left, Marcus Stoinis took over and smacked 62 off 22 including 24 runs in the last over as PBKS scored 41 runs off the final 12 balls to post 222/4 in 20 overs.

RR won the match by six wickets on Tuesday (Apr 28), handing PBKS their first loss of the season in eight matches played. RR chased down the 223-run target in 19.2 overs to go third on the points table with 12 points from six wins in 9 games while PBKS remain at top with 13 points.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings? check result

With 33 matches completed and the league stage intensifying, the playoff race is starting to take shape. Punjab Kings currently lead the standings with five wins and one abandoned match, collecting 11 points from six games and boasting an impressive net run rate of +1.420. Historically, teams need around 16-17 points to secure qualification, meaning Punjab likely require three more victories to seal a playoff spot. Their next challenge comes against Delhi Capitals on Apr 25 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. With eight matches still to play, winning four of those should comfortably ensure their progression.&nbsp;Punjab’s strength this season lies in their well-rounded lineup. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have been providing solid starts, while Shreyas Iyer and Cooper Connolly bring stability and control in the middle order. On the bowling front, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen and Xavier Bartlett have handled both the powerplay and death overs effectively, while Yuzvendra Chahal anchors the middle overs. With both batting and bowling units performing well, Punjab look well-positioned to reach the playoffs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/formula-one-returns-to-turkey-after-six-year-hiatus-istanbul-park-circuit-guaranteed-run-of-at-least-five-years-1777025434545">F1 returns to Turkey after six-year gap, guaranteed run of at least five years</a>&nbsp;Just behind them, Rajasthan Royals have climbed to second place with 10 points. Their recent 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants significantly boosted their playoff chances. Strong performances from Jofra Archer, Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have made them one of the most balanced sides in the competition. With momentum on their side, they are shaping up as serious contenders.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-we-should-have-batted-better-mi-skipper-hardik-pandya-on-103-run-loss-to-csk-1777003667033">IPL 2026 | ‘We should have batted better’: Hardik Pandya on 103-run loss to CSK</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru occupy third place with eight points and a strong net run rate of +1.171, the second-best in the league. Virat Kohli’s consistency has been key, supported by a well-rounded squad. However, their remaining fixtures will be crucial in determining whether they can cement a playoff spot or risk slipping behind. Maintaining momentum will be essential at this decisive stage of the tournament.

 With both batting and bowling units performing well, Punjab look well-positioned to reach the playoffs.

With 33 matches completed and the league stage intensifying, the playoff race is starting to take shape. Punjab Kings currently lead the standings with five wins and one abandoned match, collecting 11 points from six games and boasting an impressive net run rate of +1.420. Historically, teams need around 16-17 points to secure qualification, meaning Punjab likely require three more victories to seal a playoff spot. Their next challenge comes against Delhi Capitals on Apr 25 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. With eight matches still to play, winning four of those should comfortably ensure their progression. Punjab’s strength this season lies in their well-rounded lineup. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have been providing solid starts, while Shreyas Iyer and Cooper Connolly bring stability and control in the middle order. On the bowling front, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen and Xavier Bartlett have handled both the powerplay and death overs effectively, while Yuzvendra Chahal anchors the middle overs. With both batting and bowling units performing well, Punjab look well-positioned to reach the playoffs. Also Read - F1 returns to Turkey after six-year gap, guaranteed run of at least five years Just behind them, Rajasthan Royals have climbed to second place with 10 points. Their recent 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants significantly boosted their playoff chances. Strong performances from Jofra Archer, Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have made them one of the most balanced sides in the competition. With momentum on their side, they are shaping up as serious contenders. Also Read - IPL 2026 | ‘We should have batted better’: Hardik Pandya on 103-run loss to CSK Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru occupy third place with eight points and a strong net run rate of +1.171, the second-best in the league. Virat Kohli’s consistency has been key, supported by a well-rounded squad. However, their remaining fixtures will be crucial in determining whether they can cement a playoff spot or risk slipping behind. Maintaining momentum will be essential at this decisive stage of the tournament.

&nbsp;With both batting and bowling units performing well, Punjab look well-positioned to reach the playoffs.

IPL 2026: How many points do PBKS need for playoffs qualification? Know more

Copper Connolly announced himself in IPL with a match-winning 72 not out for Punjab Kings 2026 season opener against Gujarat Titans. He got overshadowed in the presence of big stars like Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, and Shreyas Iyer before reminding everyone of his abilities on Sunday (Apr 19) against Lucknow Super Giant. The Aussie all-rounder scored 87 off 46 balls vs LSG and added 182 runs for the second wicket with Priyansh Arya (93 off 37 balls). The batters, in total, hit 16 of 21 sixes PBKS managed simply by 'taking notes off each other's batting.'<h2>Connolly explains six-hitting ability of PBKS</h2>Speaking after the game against LSG, Connolly addressed batting under Arya's big-hitting shadow and said: "I think we will have discussions about what works for each other and we take little things out of each other's books. We're all looking to try and get better. That's what the game's about.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-unstoppable-punjab-kings-beat-own-2014-record-for-longest-undefeated-six-match-streak-in-ipl-history-1776661989359">IPL 2026 | Unstoppable Punjab Kings beat own record to scale new highs</a>"You're trying to get better and you're trying to, I guess, be the best team there is. And yeah, we've enjoyed sort of taking little notes off each other, and we're looking forward to, yeah, plenty more notes and messages from each other to get better as a group and a squad," he added.While others get attention for flamboyant batting, Connolly has went on to hit 14 sixes this season - joint fifth-most in IPL 2026 along with PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer and second highest for the franchise behind Priyansh Arya's 20 maximums.<h2>Punjab Kings steamrolling in IPL 2026</h2>The PBKS batters are having a gala time in IPL 2026 with four batters crossing 200-run mark in six matches played so far. PBKS have three batters in top 10 of orange cap leaderboard and four in top 11. Connoll is PBKS' highest run-scorer this season with 223 runs in five innings at an average of nearly 56 and a strike rate of 164. He has hit two fifties with a best of 87 which came against LSG.Behind Connolly are openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh with both batters scoring 211 runs in five innings each. Just behind them is skipper Shreyas Iyer with 208 runs in five innings at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 182.

Connolly has hit 14 sixes this season - joint fifth-most in IPL 2026 along with PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer and 2nd highest for the team behind Priyansh Arya's 20. Connoll is PBKS' highest run-scorer this season with 223 runs in five innings at an average of nearly 56 and a strike rate of 164.

Copper Connolly announced himself in IPL with a match-winning 72 not out for Punjab Kings 2026 season opener against Gujarat Titans. He got overshadowed in the presence of big stars like Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, and Shreyas Iyer before reminding everyone of his abilities on Sunday (Apr 19) against Lucknow Super Giant. The Aussie all-rounder scored 87 off 46 balls vs LSG and added 182 runs for the second wicket with Priyansh Arya (93 off 37 balls). The batters, in total, hit 16 of 21 sixes PBKS managed simply by 'taking notes off each other's batting.' Connolly explains six-hitting ability of PBKS Speaking after the game against LSG, Connolly addressed batting under Arya's big-hitting shadow and said: "I think we will have discussions about what works for each other and we take little things out of each other's books. We're all looking to try and get better. That's what the game's about. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Unstoppable Punjab Kings beat own record to scale new highs "You're trying to get better and you're trying to, I guess, be the best team there is. And yeah, we've enjoyed sort of taking little notes off each other, and we're looking forward to, yeah, plenty more notes and messages from each other to get better as a group and a squad," he added. While others get attention for flamboyant batting, Connolly has went on to hit 14 sixes this season - joint fifth-most in IPL 2026 along with PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer and second highest for the franchise behind Priyansh Arya's 20 maximums. Punjab Kings steamrolling in IPL 2026 The PBKS batters are having a gala time in IPL 2026 with four batters crossing 200-run mark in six matches played so far. PBKS have three batters in top 10 of orange cap leaderboard and four in top 11. Connoll is PBKS' highest run-scorer this season with 223 runs in five innings at an average of nearly 56 and a strike rate of 164. He has hit two fifties with a best of 87 which came against LSG. Behind Connolly are openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh with both batters scoring 211 runs in five innings each. Just behind them is skipper Shreyas Iyer with 208 runs in five innings at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 182.

Connolly has hit 14 sixes this season - joint fifth-most in IPL 2026 along with PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer and 2nd highest for the team behind Priyansh Arya's 20. Connoll is PBKS' highest run-scorer this season with 223 runs in five innings at an average of nearly 56 and a strike rate of 164.

IPL 2026 | 'Little notes off each other': Copper Connolly reveals secret behind PBKS' batting prowess

Punjab Kings may not have won an IPL title in their franchise history, but they have achieved something no team in IPL's 19-year history has been able to. In IPL 2026, Punjab Kings became the first team in the tournament history to go undefeated in their first six matches in a season. 

'Unstoppable under Iyer':  How Punjab Kings created IPL's longest undefeated streak from the start of season

Punjab Kings may not have won an IPL title in their franchise history, but they have achieved something no team in IPL's 19-year history has been able to. With the 54-run win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday (Apr 19) in IPL 2026, Punjab Kings became the first team in the tournament history to go undefeated in their first six matches in a season. In the six matches played, PBKS have won five matches while one was washed out - putting them on top of points table with 11 points. They beat IPL's longest winning streak (from the start of season) of five matches undefeated by Rajasthan Royals (2015) and Kings XI Punjab (2014).<h2>How Punjab Kings managed longest winning IPL streak from beginning of a season?</h2>Punjab, runners-up in IPL 2025, started the season with a three-wicket win against Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 31 in their season opener as they chased 163-run target despite some hiccups. Copper Connolly, with 72 not out off 44, was Player of the Match (POTM) for his match-winning innings.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-likely-to-extend-agarkar-s-tenure-as-chief-selector-ahead-of-2027-world-cup-1776578734343">BCCI likely to extend Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector ahead of 2027 World Cup</a>In the next match, PBKS beat five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 3 by five wickets. Chasing a decent target of 210 runs, everybody chipped in for PBKS as they achieved the win in 18.4 overs. Skipper Shreyas Iyer top scored with 29-ball 50 but opener Priyansh Arya was POTM for his brilliant 11-ball 39 in the powerplay.In the third match, Punjab Kings had three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the ropes at 25/2 in 2.4 overs on April 6 before rain washed out rest of the match. Both teams were awarded one point each for the no result contest.PBKS next faced batting powerhouse SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 11 and beat them by six wickets. Chasing above par 220, Punjab reached the target in 18.5 overs with skipper Iyer winning POTM for his 33-ball 69 not out.Next, PBKS beat another five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets on April 16. Thanks to POTM Arshdeep Singh's 3/22, PBKS stopped MI at 195/6 in 20 overs and chased the target in 16.3 overs with opener Prabhsimran Singh hitting 39-ball 80 and Iyer scoring 35-ball 66.On Sunday (Apr 19), PBKS batted first for the first time in IPL 2026 as scored 254/7 in 20 overs, thanks to POTM Priyansh Arya's 37-ball 93 and Connolly's 46-ball 87. PBKS stopped Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at 200/5, winning the match by 54 runs and became the first team to stay undefeated in first six matches of an IPL season.

In the six matches played, PBKS have won five matches while one was washed out - putting them on top of points table with 11 points. They beat IPL's longest winning streak (from the start of season) of five matches undefeated by Rajasthan Royals (2015) and Kings XI Punjab (2014).

Punjab Kings may not have won an IPL title in their franchise history, but they have achieved something no team in IPL's 19-year history has been able to. With the 54-run win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday (Apr 19) in IPL 2026, Punjab Kings became the first team in the tournament history to go undefeated in their first six matches in a season. In the six matches played, PBKS have won five matches while one was washed out - putting them on top of points table with 11 points. They beat IPL's longest winning streak (from the start of season) of five matches undefeated by Rajasthan Royals (2015) and Kings XI Punjab (2014). How Punjab Kings managed longest winning IPL streak from beginning of a season? Punjab, runners-up in IPL 2025, started the season with a three-wicket win against Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 31 in their season opener as they chased 163-run target despite some hiccups. Copper Connolly, with 72 not out off 44, was Player of the Match (POTM) for his match-winning innings. Also Read - BCCI likely to extend Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector ahead of 2027 World Cup In the next match, PBKS beat five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 3 by five wickets. Chasing a decent target of 210 runs, everybody chipped in for PBKS as they achieved the win in 18.4 overs. Skipper Shreyas Iyer top scored with 29-ball 50 but opener Priyansh Arya was POTM for his brilliant 11-ball 39 in the powerplay. In the third match, Punjab Kings had three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the ropes at 25/2 in 2.4 overs on April 6 before rain washed out rest of the match. Both teams were awarded one point each for the no result contest. PBKS next faced batting powerhouse SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 11 and beat them by six wickets. Chasing above par 220, Punjab reached the target in 18.5 overs with skipper Iyer winning POTM for his 33-ball 69 not out. Next, PBKS beat another five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets on April 16. Thanks to POTM Arshdeep Singh's 3/22, PBKS stopped MI at 195/6 in 20 overs and chased the target in 16.3 overs with opener Prabhsimran Singh hitting 39-ball 80 and Iyer scoring 35-ball 66. On Sunday (Apr 19), PBKS batted first for the first time in IPL 2026 as scored 254/7 in 20 overs, thanks to POTM Priyansh Arya's 37-ball 93 and Connolly's 46-ball 87. PBKS stopped Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at 200/5, winning the match by 54 runs and became the first team to stay undefeated in first six matches of an IPL season.

In the six matches played, PBKS have won five matches while one was washed out - putting them on top of points table with 11 points. They beat IPL's longest winning streak (from the start of season) of five matches undefeated by Rajasthan Royals (2015) and Kings XI Punjab (2014).

IPL 2026 | Unstoppable Punjab Kings beat own 2014 record to scale new highs in historic start of season

Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued to show brilliance in IPL 2026 as they beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs on Sunday (Apr 19). This was the fifth win for PBKS in six matches and first while defending. The Shreyas Iyer-led side is so far unbeaten in the tournament with one of their five games getting washed out. LSG, on the other hand, have sunk to the 8th place on the points table with just two wins and four losses in six games. They have four points in the tournament so far, same as CSK, which also has two wins and four losses in six games.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-likely-to-extend-agarkar-s-tenure-as-chief-selector-ahead-of-2027-world-cup-1776578734343">BCCI likely to extend Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector ahead of 2027 World Cup</a><h2>LSG batting fails to impress</h2>Chasing a humungous total of 254 runs, LSG did have a good start, scoring 61 runs in the powerplay before Ayush Badoni (35 off 21) was dismissed on the last ball of sixth over. Mitchell Marsh (40 off 28) then added 48 runs with skipper Rishabh Pant (43 off 23) but things started to go downhill after Marsh and Pant were dismissed in successive overs, 12th and 13th, respectively. Nicholas Pooran, who is horribly out of form this season, was dismissed for nine runs in the 15 overs with LSG still needing about 115 runs. Aiden Markram (42 off 22) and Mukul Chaudhary (21 not out off 17), tried their best and added 60 runs for the fifth wicket but the target proved too much in the end. LSG eventually finished at 200/5 in 20 over overs.<h2>PBKS show they can bat first as well</h2>In the five matches before the game against LSG, Punjab never batted first, but it changed on Sunday (Apr 19). LSG won the toss and asked PBKS to bat first. The decision by Pant seemed to work with Prabhsimran getting out on a duck in the first over but the second success came too later after that.Priyansh Arya (93 off 37) and Cooper Connolly (87 off 46) added 182 runs for the second wicket in 13.2 overs to take PBKS on course of a big total. The innings seemed to lose steam as PBKS became 208/5 from 185/1 in space of three overs as Iyer (5) and Nehal Wadhera (13 off 7) failed, but Marcus Stoinis (29 off 16) and Shashank Singh (17 off 6) took the team past 250. PBKS eventually finished at 254/7 in 20 overs, leaving LSG a mountain to climb which they failed at.

PBKS beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs on Sunday (Apr 19). This was the fifth win for PBKS in six matches and first while defending. The Shreyas Iyer-led side is so far unbeaten in the tournament with one of their five games getting washed out.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued to show brilliance in IPL 2026 as they beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs on Sunday (Apr 19). This was the fifth win for PBKS in six matches and first while defending. The Shreyas Iyer-led side is so far unbeaten in the tournament with one of their five games getting washed out. LSG, on the other hand, have sunk to the 8th place on the points table with just two wins and four losses in six games. They have four points in the tournament so far, same as CSK, which also has two wins and four losses in six games. Also Read - BCCI likely to extend Agarkar’s tenure as chief selector ahead of 2027 World Cup LSG batting fails to impress Chasing a humungous total of 254 runs, LSG did have a good start, scoring 61 runs in the powerplay before Ayush Badoni (35 off 21) was dismissed on the last ball of sixth over. Mitchell Marsh (40 off 28) then added 48 runs with skipper Rishabh Pant (43 off 23) but things started to go downhill after Marsh and Pant were dismissed in successive overs, 12th and 13th, respectively. Nicholas Pooran, who is horribly out of form this season, was dismissed for nine runs in the 15 overs with LSG still needing about 115 runs. Aiden Markram (42 off 22) and Mukul Chaudhary (21 not out off 17), tried their best and added 60 runs for the fifth wicket but the target proved too much in the end. LSG eventually finished at 200/5 in 20 over overs. PBKS show they can bat first as well In the five matches before the game against LSG, Punjab never batted first, but it changed on Sunday (Apr 19). LSG won the toss and asked PBKS to bat first. The decision by Pant seemed to work with Prabhsimran getting out on a duck in the first over but the second success came too later after that. Priyansh Arya (93 off 37) and Cooper Connolly (87 off 46) added 182 runs for the second wicket in 13.2 overs to take PBKS on course of a big total. The innings seemed to lose steam as PBKS became 208/5 from 185/1 in space of three overs as Iyer (5) and Nehal Wadhera (13 off 7) failed, but Marcus Stoinis (29 off 16) and Shashank Singh (17 off 6) took the team past 250. PBKS eventually finished at 254/7 in 20 overs, leaving LSG a mountain to climb which they failed at.

PBKS beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs on Sunday (Apr 19). This was the fifth win for PBKS in six matches and first while defending. The Shreyas Iyer-led side is so far unbeaten in the tournament with one of their five games getting washed out.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants? check result

Punjab Kings (PBKS) cemented their place at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings on Sunday (April 19) as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs. Priyansh Arya (93) and Cooper Connolly (87) were the stars of the match as they also put in 182 runs for the second wicket.<h2>PBKS continue flawless form</h2>Arya struck 93 off 37 balls and fellow left-hander Connolly hit 87 to power Punjab to this season's highest total of 254/7 after being invited to bat first in Chandigarh. In reply, Lucknow managed just 200/5 as Punjab consolidated their top spot in the 10-team table with five wins and one no result in six matches.&nbsp;An early reprieve for Connolly proved costly for Lucknow after skipper Rishabh Pant decided not to review an lbw call in the second over from Mohsin Khan and replays suggested the ball would have hit the stumps.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Australia's Connolly was on four at the time and put on 182 runs for the second wicket with Arya as the two bludgeoned the opposition attack with sixes. Arya reached his second fifty of the season in 19 balls and soon the Lucknow attack had no answers for the batting blitz. Connolly went after Aiden Markram with three straight sixes and Arya finished the over with two more in a 32-run 13th over and Punjab looked at 300. But pace bowler Prince Yadav took down Connolly and Arya fell three balls later in the next over to miss out on a century.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Mohsin dismissed skipper Shreyas Iyer for five, but Australia's Marcus Stoinis steered the team to a mammoth total with his 16-ball 29. Mitchell Marsh, who hit 40, and Ayush Badoni (35) handed Lucknow a brisk start and Pant hit 43 but regular wickets and the ever-increasing run rate kept the team behind the chase. Markram hit a valiant 22-ball 42 and despite a few dropped catches from Punjab fielders, Lucknow lost their third straight match.

Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs. 

Punjab Kings (PBKS) cemented their place at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings on Sunday (April 19) as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs. Priyansh Arya (93) and Cooper Connolly (87) were the stars of the match as they also put in 182 runs for the second wicket. PBKS continue flawless form Arya struck 93 off 37 balls and fellow left-hander Connolly hit 87 to power Punjab to this season's highest total of 254/7 after being invited to bat first in Chandigarh. In reply, Lucknow managed just 200/5 as Punjab consolidated their top spot in the 10-team table with five wins and one no result in six matches. An early reprieve for Connolly proved costly for Lucknow after skipper Rishabh Pant decided not to review an lbw call in the second over from Mohsin Khan and replays suggested the ball would have hit the stumps. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Australia's Connolly was on four at the time and put on 182 runs for the second wicket with Arya as the two bludgeoned the opposition attack with sixes. Arya reached his second fifty of the season in 19 balls and soon the Lucknow attack had no answers for the batting blitz. Connolly went after Aiden Markram with three straight sixes and Arya finished the over with two more in a 32-run 13th over and Punjab looked at 300. But pace bowler Prince Yadav took down Connolly and Arya fell three balls later in the next over to miss out on a century. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Mohsin dismissed skipper Shreyas Iyer for five, but Australia's Marcus Stoinis steered the team to a mammoth total with his 16-ball 29. Mitchell Marsh, who hit 40, and Ayush Badoni (35) handed Lucknow a brisk start and Pant hit 43 but regular wickets and the ever-increasing run rate kept the team behind the chase. Markram hit a valiant 22-ball 42 and despite a few dropped catches from Punjab fielders, Lucknow lost their third straight match.

Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Priyansh, Connolly help Punjab Kings continue dazzling form, beat LSG to cement top spot

Last season’s runners-up, the Punjab Kings, have started this edition of the Indian Premier League in a dominant fashion, remaining unbeaten so far. Their strong run has largely been credited to the assured captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. The 31-year-old has looked in outstanding touch since joining the side, seemingly hitting a new level in his performance. After falling just short of the title last season, the PBKS skipper appears focused on finishing the job this time. Known among supporters as “Sarpanch,” he has piled up 203 runs in four innings, maintaining a remarkable average of 67.67 and a strike rate nearing 188, with 14 fours and 14 sixes to his name.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking on JioStar’s show Believe, Iyer shared his thoughts on the nickname and admitted that he was initially unfamiliar with its meaning but later learned from teammates that “Sarpanch” refers to a leader or head figure within a community.&nbsp;"I love it. I was clueless at the start of my journey with Punjab Kings about how the 'Sarpanch' tag came up and what it meant. But later, when I asked a couple of my teammates, they explained that 'Sarpanch' means the head of a family, a group, or even a district. That gave me clarity, and from there onwards, my journey started," said Iyer.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/smriti-mandhana-scripts-history-surpasses-rohit-sharma-to-become-india-s-top-t20i-scorer-1776494602616">Smriti Mandhana makes history, surpasses Rohit to become India's top T20I scorer</a>&nbsp;Currently, Punjab Kings sit atop the points table as the only unbeaten side, with nine points from five matches. Their clash with the Kolkata Knight Riders ended without a result, earning both teams a point.&nbsp;&nbsp;Punjab Kings will next face Lucknow Super Giants in a high-octane clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Sunday (Apr 19).

Punjab Kings will next face Lucknow Super Giants in a high-octane clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Sunday (Apr 19).

Last season’s runners-up, the Punjab Kings, have started this edition of the Indian Premier League in a dominant fashion, remaining unbeaten so far. Their strong run has largely been credited to the assured captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. The 31-year-old has looked in outstanding touch since joining the side, seemingly hitting a new level in his performance. After falling just short of the title last season, the PBKS skipper appears focused on finishing the job this time. Known among supporters as “Sarpanch,” he has piled up 203 runs in four innings, maintaining a remarkable average of 67.67 and a strike rate nearing 188, with 14 fours and 14 sixes to his name. Speaking on JioStar’s show Believe, Iyer shared his thoughts on the nickname and admitted that he was initially unfamiliar with its meaning but later learned from teammates that “Sarpanch” refers to a leader or head figure within a community. "I love it. I was clueless at the start of my journey with Punjab Kings about how the 'Sarpanch' tag came up and what it meant. But later, when I asked a couple of my teammates, they explained that 'Sarpanch' means the head of a family, a group, or even a district. That gave me clarity, and from there onwards, my journey started," said Iyer. Also Read - Smriti Mandhana makes history, surpasses Rohit to become India's top T20I scorer Currently, Punjab Kings sit atop the points table as the only unbeaten side, with nine points from five matches. Their clash with the Kolkata Knight Riders ended without a result, earning both teams a point. Punjab Kings will next face Lucknow Super Giants in a high-octane clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Sunday (Apr 19).

Punjab Kings will next face Lucknow Super Giants in a high-octane clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Sunday (Apr 19).

'I love it': Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer reacts to ‘Sarpanch’ title

On Thursday (Apr 16), Prabhsimran Singh smashed 80 off 39 balls, while skipper Shreyas Iyer struck 66 from 35 deliveries, guiding Punjab Kings to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians. Chasing 196, Punjab completed the chase comfortably in just 16.3 overs. This result also marked a milestone for Punjab, as they became the first side to register six IPL wins against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;Out of 11 encounters at the venue, Punjab have now won six, surpassing both Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who each have five wins in 13 matches there.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-can-lead-the-team-india-s-two-time-wc-winner-on-shreyas-iyer-s-place-in-t20i-side-1776410846264">'Can lead Indian team': Two-time WC winner Piyush Chawla on Shreyas Iyer's place in T20I side</a><h2>Teams to win most IPL matches against MI at Wankhede Stadium</h2><ul><li>Punjab Kings - Matches - 11, Wins - 6, Defeats - 5</li><li>Chennai Super Kings - Matches - 13, Wins - 5, Defeats - 8</li><li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Matches - 13, Wins - 5, Defeats - 8</li><li>Rajasthan Royals - Matches - 9, Wins - 4, Defeats - 5</li><li>Delhi Capitals - Matches - 11, Wins - 3, Defeats - 8</li></ul>Earlier in the match, Iyer opted to field first. Mumbai had a shaky start, losing Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav within the opening three overs, however, Quinton de Kock and Naman Dhir steadied the innings with a 122-run stand off 68 balls. De Kock remained unbeaten on 112 from 60 deliveries, while Dhir contributed 50 off 31, helping Mumbai post 195/6.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liv-begins-to-die-players-future-in-limbo-after-saudi-pif-withdraws-funding-beyond-2026-1776403567544">LIV begins to die: Players' future in limbo after Saudi PIF withdraws funding</a>&nbsp;Chasing 196, Priyansh Arya provided early momentum for the team before Iyer and Prabhsimran stitched together a rapid 139-run partnership in just 66 balls, sealing the match with ease.&nbsp;Iyer’s knock also marked his third consecutive half-century in IPL 2026, lifting him to sixth in the run-scorers’ list and promoting Punjab Kings to the top of the points table.

PBKS’s Thursday win made them the first team to register six IPL victories against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium.

On Thursday (Apr 16), Prabhsimran Singh smashed 80 off 39 balls, while skipper Shreyas Iyer struck 66 from 35 deliveries, guiding Punjab Kings to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians. Chasing 196, Punjab completed the chase comfortably in just 16.3 overs. This result also marked a milestone for Punjab, as they became the first side to register six IPL wins against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium. Out of 11 encounters at the venue, Punjab have now won six, surpassing both Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who each have five wins in 13 matches there. Also Read - 'Can lead Indian team': Two-time WC winner Piyush Chawla on Shreyas Iyer's place in T20I side Teams to win most IPL matches against MI at Wankhede Stadium Punjab Kings - Matches - 11, Wins - 6, Defeats - 5 Chennai Super Kings - Matches - 13, Wins - 5, Defeats - 8 Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Matches - 13, Wins - 5, Defeats - 8 Rajasthan Royals - Matches - 9, Wins - 4, Defeats - 5 Delhi Capitals - Matches - 11, Wins - 3, Defeats - 8 Earlier in the match, Iyer opted to field first. Mumbai had a shaky start, losing Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav within the opening three overs, however, Quinton de Kock and Naman Dhir steadied the innings with a 122-run stand off 68 balls. De Kock remained unbeaten on 112 from 60 deliveries, while Dhir contributed 50 off 31, helping Mumbai post 195/6. Also Read - LIV begins to die: Players' future in limbo after Saudi PIF withdraws funding Chasing 196, Priyansh Arya provided early momentum for the team before Iyer and Prabhsimran stitched together a rapid 139-run partnership in just 66 balls, sealing the match with ease. Iyer’s knock also marked his third consecutive half-century in IPL 2026, lifting him to sixth in the run-scorers’ list and promoting Punjab Kings to the top of the points table.

PBKS’s Thursday win made them the first team to register six IPL victories against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings scripts history, becomes first team against MI to achieve THIS record

Shreyas Iyer has changed everything about Punjab Kings (PBKS). One of the eight franchises from the original eight, PBKS has never won the title but came close to it in IPL 2026, losing to RCB in the final. In IPL 2026, PBKS are currently at the top of 10-team table with nine points from four wins and a washout in five matches played. They are the only unbeaten in the IPL 2026 as of now and have won all the four matches while chasing. The last three of four chases, Iyer scored 50, 69 not out, and 66 - leading the side from the front. Does his form warrant a him a place in India's T20I team?<h2>Should Shreyas Iyer be in India's T20I setup?</h2>Iyer has not played a T20I for India since December 2023 and he doesn't play Tests as often as well, leaving him to be the ODI player for Men In Blue in internationals. His T20 numbers in IPL since, however, are staggering. Iyer made the switch from KKR to PBKS before IPL 2025 and below is how he has performed:Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/match-fixing-in-t20-world-cup-2026-icc-s-anti-corruption-unit-investigating-match-involving-canada-1776396349110">Match fixing in T20 WC 2026? ICC's unit investigating match involving Canada</a><ul><li>Iyer (178.14) has third highest strike rate &nbsp;among batters with 500-plus runs since IPL 2025 - only behind Abhishek Sharma (197.9) and PBKS teammate Priyansh Arya (189.45).</li><li>Iyer (53.8) also has third best average since IPL 2025 - only behind Virat Kohli (55.31) and Jos Buttler (54.92).</li><li>Iyer (807 runs) is also fifth-highest run-getter since IPL 2025 behind Kohli (885), Sai Sudharsan (872), Suryakumar Yadav (823), and Shubman Gill (823).</li></ul>Iyer has found it difficult to break into the Indian T20I set-up and rightfully so as the team is back-to-back winners of T20 World Cup (2024 &amp; 2026), showing little room for drastic changes.<h2>Piyush Chawla, India's 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup winner, wants Iyer to lead</h2>Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, TimeOut after PBKS beat MI on Thursday (Apr 16) by 7 wickets, Piyush Chawla opined: "Well, for me, if I'm the selector, he definitely walks in. Because he's one of the better players in that middle order. And he has got that cricketing brain on his shoulder, he can actually lead this Indian squad. If you're looking in future, for me, he walks in definitely."With the next T20 World Cup two years away, scheduled to be held in Australia, former Aussie skipper Aaron Finch also agreed with Chawla on the same show, and said: "The next one [T20 World Cup] is in Australia too, isn't it? Yes, more than two years. That provides different conditions again. So I think you're looking at guys who are good players not just in Indian conditions but all around the world. And particularly with some extra bounce as well. So Shreyas would definitely fall into that category."

Iyer has not played a T20I for India since December 2023 and he doesn't play Tests as often as well, leaving him to be the ODI player for Men In Blue in internationals. His T20 numbers in IPL since, however, are staggering after switching from KKR to PBKS before IPL 2025

Shreyas Iyer has changed everything about Punjab Kings (PBKS). One of the eight franchises from the original eight, PBKS has never won the title but came close to it in IPL 2026, losing to RCB in the final. In IPL 2026, PBKS are currently at the top of 10-team table with nine points from four wins and a washout in five matches played. They are the only unbeaten in the IPL 2026 as of now and have won all the four matches while chasing. The last three of four chases, Iyer scored 50, 69 not out, and 66 - leading the side from the front. Does his form warrant a him a place in India's T20I team? Should Shreyas Iyer be in India's T20I setup? Iyer has not played a T20I for India since December 2023 and he doesn't play Tests as often as well, leaving him to be the ODI player for Men In Blue in internationals. His T20 numbers in IPL since, however, are staggering. Iyer made the switch from KKR to PBKS before IPL 2025 and below is how he has performed: Also Read - Match fixing in T20 WC 2026? ICC's unit investigating match involving Canada Iyer (178.14) has third highest strike rate among batters with 500-plus runs since IPL 2025 - only behind Abhishek Sharma (197.9) and PBKS teammate Priyansh Arya (189.45). Iyer (53.8) also has third best average since IPL 2025 - only behind Virat Kohli (55.31) and Jos Buttler (54.92). Iyer (807 runs) is also fifth-highest run-getter since IPL 2025 behind Kohli (885), Sai Sudharsan (872), Suryakumar Yadav (823), and Shubman Gill (823). Iyer has found it difficult to break into the Indian T20I set-up and rightfully so as the team is back-to-back winners of T20 World Cup (2024 & 2026), showing little room for drastic changes. Piyush Chawla, India's 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup winner, wants Iyer to lead Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, TimeOut after PBKS beat MI on Thursday (Apr 16) by 7 wickets, Piyush Chawla opined: "Well, for me, if I'm the selector, he definitely walks in. Because he's one of the better players in that middle order. And he has got that cricketing brain on his shoulder, he can actually lead this Indian squad. If you're looking in future, for me, he walks in definitely." With the next T20 World Cup two years away, scheduled to be held in Australia, former Aussie skipper Aaron Finch also agreed with Chawla on the same show, and said: "The next one [T20 World Cup] is in Australia too, isn't it? Yes, more than two years. That provides different conditions again. So I think you're looking at guys who are good players not just in Indian conditions but all around the world. And particularly with some extra bounce as well. So Shreyas would definitely fall into that category."

Iyer has not played a T20I for India since December 2023 and he doesn't play Tests as often as well, leaving him to be the ODI player for Men In Blue in internationals. His T20 numbers in IPL since, however, are staggering after switching from KKR to PBKS before IPL 2025

'Can lead Indian team': Two-time WC winner Piyush Chawla on Shreyas Iyer's place in T20I side

Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday (Apr 16) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. PBKS wont the match by seven wickets while chasing a decent 195 and Shreyas Iyer-led side is now the table topper with nine points from four wins and one no result in five matches. Mumbai, on the other hand, are still searching for their second win after winning their first game of the season. MI are languishing at the second-bottom place of the 10-team table with just two points from one win and four losses in five games played.<h2>Punjab showcase chasing prowess once again</h2>Punjab has won all the four matches this season while chasing and have never been asked to bat first. PBKS started the season with 3-wicket vs Gujarat Titans (Mar 31) then beat Chennai Super Kings (CKS) by 5 wickets (Apr 3) before the washed out match against Kolkata Knight Riders. In the next two games, PBKS first beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 6 wickets (Apr 11) before beating MI by 7 wickets.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-we-ve-identified-areas-says-lungi-ngidi-as-dc-look-to-recover-from-consecutive-defeats-1776338993493">IPL 2026: DC focus on bounce-back after consecutive defeats: Lungi Ngidi</a>Against MI, PBKS lost Priyansh Arya (15) and Cooper Connolly (17) inside powerplay for less than 50 runs. Prabhsimran Singh (80 not out off 39) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (66 off 35) then added 139 runs for the third wicket to take the game away from MI. PBKS eventually reached the target in 16.3 overs with Marcus Stoinis (10 not out off 5) hitting the winning runs.<h2>MI batting fails again</h2>MI batters could not find their rhythm once more as the side lost Ryan Rickelton (2) and Suryakumar Yada (0) in the third over with just 12 runs on the board. Quinton de Kock and Naman Dhir (50 off 31) added 112 runs for the third wicket but that was the last significant partnership in MI's innings. After Dhir was dismissed, no other batter could help de Kock take the innings further as he scored a brilliant 112 not out off 60 balls. In contrast to de Kock, rest of the team managed only 83 runs in 60 balls.

Punjab has won all the four matches this season while chasing and have never been asked to bat first. PBKS started the season with 3-wicket vs Gujarat Titans (Mar 31) then beat CSK by 5 wickets (Apr 3) before the washed out match vs KKR. In the next two games, PBKS first beat SRH by 6 wickets (Apr 11) before beating MI by 7 wickets.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday (Apr 16) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. PBKS wont the match by seven wickets while chasing a decent 195 and Shreyas Iyer-led side is now the table topper with nine points from four wins and one no result in five matches. Mumbai, on the other hand, are still searching for their second win after winning their first game of the season. MI are languishing at the second-bottom place of the 10-team table with just two points from one win and four losses in five games played. Punjab showcase chasing prowess once again Punjab has won all the four matches this season while chasing and have never been asked to bat first. PBKS started the season with 3-wicket vs Gujarat Titans (Mar 31) then beat Chennai Super Kings (CKS) by 5 wickets (Apr 3) before the washed out match against Kolkata Knight Riders. In the next two games, PBKS first beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 6 wickets (Apr 11) before beating MI by 7 wickets. Also Read - IPL 2026: DC focus on bounce-back after consecutive defeats: Lungi Ngidi Against MI, PBKS lost Priyansh Arya (15) and Cooper Connolly (17) inside powerplay for less than 50 runs. Prabhsimran Singh (80 not out off 39) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (66 off 35) then added 139 runs for the third wicket to take the game away from MI. PBKS eventually reached the target in 16.3 overs with Marcus Stoinis (10 not out off 5) hitting the winning runs. MI batting fails again MI batters could not find their rhythm once more as the side lost Ryan Rickelton (2) and Suryakumar Yada (0) in the third over with just 12 runs on the board. Quinton de Kock and Naman Dhir (50 off 31) added 112 runs for the third wicket but that was the last significant partnership in MI's innings. After Dhir was dismissed, no other batter could help de Kock take the innings further as he scored a brilliant 112 not out off 60 balls. In contrast to de Kock, rest of the team managed only 83 runs in 60 balls.

Punjab has won all the four matches this season while chasing and have never been asked to bat first. PBKS started the season with 3-wicket vs Gujarat Titans (Mar 31) then beat CSK by 5 wickets (Apr 3) before the washed out match vs KKR. In the next two games, PBKS first beat SRH by 6 wickets (Apr 11) before beating MI by 7 wickets.

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (April 16) continued their unbeaten start to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) as they defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. Prabhsimran Singh (unbeaten 80) and Shreyas Iyer (66) helped PBKS inflict a fourth straight defeat on MI as the duo overshadowed Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 112. The win means PBKS are now top of the IPL 2026 standings with four wins in five matches and are the only undefeated team in the league.<h2>PBKS go top of IPL 2026 standings</h2>Prabhsimran and fellow opener Priyansh Arya took 21 off the first over of the chase from Deepak Chahar before Afghanistan's Allah Ghazanfar dismissed Arya and Cooper Connolly in quick succession. But Prabhsimran, put down at short third-man by Jasprit Bumrah when he was on 11, thwarted those designs with a typically counter-punching second successive half-century. Prabhsimran's blistering unbeaten 39-ball 80 contained 11 fours and two sixes.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Alongside him, Shreyas continued his excellent start to the tournament with a third straight fifty. Worryingly for Mumbai, who slumped to their fourth consecutive loss, Bumrah went wicketless for the fifth match in a row, conceding 41 runs in his four overs.&nbsp;With their pace spearhead rendered ineffective, Mumbai were pummelled by Prabhsimran and Shreyas, who added 139 in only 67 deliveries before the latter fell against the run of play, smartly caught by Naman running in from deep mid-wicket and diving forward. Marcus Stoinis then came to the crease and, with his unbeaten 10 off five deliveries, helped Punjab over the line as they remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>What happened in MI innings?</h2>De Kock marked his return to the Mumbai team for the first time since 2021 by becoming the first overseas batter to record hundreds for three different sides as the home team posted 195-6 at the Wankhede Stadium. De Kock only got a look-in because Rohit Sharma was ruled out with a hamstring injury.&nbsp;Alongside Naman Dhir, the left-handed opener put on 122 for the third wicket, Dhir making the most of being dropped by Yuzvendra Chahal on 10 to go on to post 50. De Kock, who drove his first ball from compatriot Marco Jansen over cover for six and carried his bat, remained unbeaten on 112 off 60 balls, including eight fours and seven sixes.&nbsp;With Mumbai on course to top 200, Punjab fought back at the death through pacers Arshdeep Singh, who took three wickets, and Jansen, and a spectacular catch facilitated by the brilliance of Shreyas and completed by Xavier Bartlett to account for Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya.

Prabhsimran Singh (unbeaten 80) and Shreyas Iyer (66) helped PBKS inflict a fourth straight defeat on MI as the duo overshadowed Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 112. The win means PBKS are now top of the IPL 2026 standings with four wins in 5 matches and are the only undefeated team in the league.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (April 16) continued their unbeaten start to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) as they defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. Prabhsimran Singh (unbeaten 80) and Shreyas Iyer (66) helped PBKS inflict a fourth straight defeat on MI as the duo overshadowed Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 112. The win means PBKS are now top of the IPL 2026 standings with four wins in five matches and are the only undefeated team in the league. PBKS go top of IPL 2026 standings Prabhsimran and fellow opener Priyansh Arya took 21 off the first over of the chase from Deepak Chahar before Afghanistan's Allah Ghazanfar dismissed Arya and Cooper Connolly in quick succession. But Prabhsimran, put down at short third-man by Jasprit Bumrah when he was on 11, thwarted those designs with a typically counter-punching second successive half-century. Prabhsimran's blistering unbeaten 39-ball 80 contained 11 fours and two sixes. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Alongside him, Shreyas continued his excellent start to the tournament with a third straight fifty. Worryingly for Mumbai, who slumped to their fourth consecutive loss, Bumrah went wicketless for the fifth match in a row, conceding 41 runs in his four overs. With their pace spearhead rendered ineffective, Mumbai were pummelled by Prabhsimran and Shreyas, who added 139 in only 67 deliveries before the latter fell against the run of play, smartly caught by Naman running in from deep mid-wicket and diving forward. Marcus Stoinis then came to the crease and, with his unbeaten 10 off five deliveries, helped Punjab over the line as they remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL What happened in MI innings? De Kock marked his return to the Mumbai team for the first time since 2021 by becoming the first overseas batter to record hundreds for three different sides as the home team posted 195-6 at the Wankhede Stadium. De Kock only got a look-in because Rohit Sharma was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Alongside Naman Dhir, the left-handed opener put on 122 for the third wicket, Dhir making the most of being dropped by Yuzvendra Chahal on 10 to go on to post 50. De Kock, who drove his first ball from compatriot Marco Jansen over cover for six and carried his bat, remained unbeaten on 112 off 60 balls, including eight fours and seven sixes. With Mumbai on course to top 200, Punjab fought back at the death through pacers Arshdeep Singh, who took three wickets, and Jansen, and a spectacular catch facilitated by the brilliance of Shreyas and completed by Xavier Bartlett to account for Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya.

Prabhsimran Singh (unbeaten 80) and Shreyas Iyer (66) helped PBKS inflict a fourth straight defeat on MI as the duo overshadowed Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 112. The win means PBKS are now top of the IPL 2026 standings with four wins in 5 matches and are the only undefeated team in the league.

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The IPL 2026 has reached nearly the one-third mark with each of 10 teams playing four matches each and three have stood out as early contenders for the trophy. Among the three teams are: defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), last year's runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS), and inaugural edition winners Rajasthan Royals (RR). Out of these three teams, RR and PBKS are yet to lose a match while RCB has lost only once in four matches - that too vs Royals. These teams are on top three positions of the points table with RR leading the chart with eight points from four wins in four matches, PBKS are second with seven points from three wins and one no result in four matches, and RCB are third with six points from three wins and one loss from four matches.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-rohit-retired-hurt-in-mi-vs-rcb-is-kohli-injured-too-here-s-what-we-know-1776055228641">IPL | Why Rohit retired in MI vs RCB? Is Kohli injured too - Here's what we know</a><h2>Why Rajasthan Royals can win IPL 2026?</h2>Royals, the winners of IPL 2008, are playing some really exciting matches under newly-appointed skipper Riyan Parag. Their opening batters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (200 runs) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (183) are in top five run getters this season, giving them flying starts. RR have won two matched batting first and two matches defending, which shows all their bases are covered. Apart from batters, the bowlers have done their job as well. Frontline pacers Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have done well in powerplay while Ravi Bishnoi is second on the list of wicket-takers with nine wickets in four matches.Overall, Royals have batted 61.1 overs in IPL 2026 and scored 690 runs at 11.29 but giving away just 655 runs in 71 overs at just 9.22 - hence the healthy net run rate of 2.055.<h2>Why Punjab Kings can win IPL 2026?</h2>Punjab Kings have transformed under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy and Ricky Ponting as head coach from IPL 2025. They finished second last season and look set to all the way this season. They have won all of three matches chasing, leaving a little ambiguity on how well they can defend if situation arises. In the three completed matches, PBKS have scored 598 runs in 56.4 overs at 10.60 while giving away 590 runs in 60 overs at 9.83. They are a strong side when chasing for sure but the defending test is yet to come.<h2>Why Royal Challengers Bengaluru can win IPL 2026?</h2>RCB, ever since winning their maiden title in IPL 2025, have been playing with renewed vigour. They have won three of four matches and losing only to Royals so far - who themselves are having a one hell of a season. Out of four matches played, RCB defended thrice and failed only once. As for batting second, they comfortably defeated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in season opener. In total, RCB have scored 894 runs in 75.4 overs at 11.85 but given away only 832 runs in 78 overs bowled at 10.66 - making them a title contender.

Out of these three teams, RR and PBKS are yet to lose a match while RCB has lost only once in four matches - that too vs Royals after nearly one third of IPL 2026 or 4/14 matches in league stage for each team.

The IPL 2026 has reached nearly the one-third mark with each of 10 teams playing four matches each and three have stood out as early contenders for the trophy. Among the three teams are: defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), last year's runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS), and inaugural edition winners Rajasthan Royals (RR). Out of these three teams, RR and PBKS are yet to lose a match while RCB has lost only once in four matches - that too vs Royals. These teams are on top three positions of the points table with RR leading the chart with eight points from four wins in four matches, PBKS are second with seven points from three wins and one no result in four matches, and RCB are third with six points from three wins and one loss from four matches. Also Read - IPL | Why Rohit retired in MI vs RCB? Is Kohli injured too - Here's what we know Why Rajasthan Royals can win IPL 2026? Royals, the winners of IPL 2008, are playing some really exciting matches under newly-appointed skipper Riyan Parag. Their opening batters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (200 runs) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (183) are in top five run getters this season, giving them flying starts. RR have won two matched batting first and two matches defending, which shows all their bases are covered. Apart from batters, the bowlers have done their job as well. Frontline pacers Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have done well in powerplay while Ravi Bishnoi is second on the list of wicket-takers with nine wickets in four matches. Overall, Royals have batted 61.1 overs in IPL 2026 and scored 690 runs at 11.29 but giving away just 655 runs in 71 overs at just 9.22 - hence the healthy net run rate of 2.055. Why Punjab Kings can win IPL 2026? Punjab Kings have transformed under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy and Ricky Ponting as head coach from IPL 2025. They finished second last season and look set to all the way this season. They have won all of three matches chasing, leaving a little ambiguity on how well they can defend if situation arises. In the three completed matches, PBKS have scored 598 runs in 56.4 overs at 10.60 while giving away 590 runs in 60 overs at 9.83. They are a strong side when chasing for sure but the defending test is yet to come. Why Royal Challengers Bengaluru can win IPL 2026? RCB, ever since winning their maiden title in IPL 2025, have been playing with renewed vigour. They have won three of four matches and losing only to Royals so far - who themselves are having a one hell of a season. Out of four matches played, RCB defended thrice and failed only once. As for batting second, they comfortably defeated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in season opener. In total, RCB have scored 894 runs in 75.4 overs at 11.85 but given away only 832 runs in 78 overs bowled at 10.66 - making them a title contender.

Out of these three teams, RR and PBKS are yet to lose a match while RCB has lost only once in four matches - that too vs Royals after nearly one third of IPL 2026 or 4/14 matches in league stage for each team.

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