Punjab Kings, initially dominant in IPL 2026, suffered six consecutive losses and missed playoffs. Sachin Tendulkar attributed their decline to a shift from process to results, praising Gujarat Titans' consistent performance.
Punjab Kings, initially dominant in IPL 2026, suffered six consecutive losses and missed playoffs. Sachin Tendulkar attributed their downfall to a shift from focusing on process to results, while praising Gujarat Titans' consistent performance.
Shreyas Iyer's sister, Shresta Iyer, has called out online trolls for severe harassment, including calls to her workplace, after a "banter" reel resurfaced following Punjab Kings' IPL exit. She emphasized the reel was light-hearted and condemned the targeting of her colleagues, students, and family.
Shreyas Iyer scored his maiden IPL century (101*) to guide Punjab Kings to a crucial seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, keeping their playoff hopes alive. PBKS now rely on other results to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
Shreyas Iyer smashed his maiden IPL century (101*) to guide Punjab Kings to a vital seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants. The victory keeps PBKS' playoff hopes alive, with Iyer joining an elite list of captains with centuries in IPL chases.
Arjun Tendulkar impressed on his IPL 2026 debut for Lucknow Super Giants, taking a wicket and being economical. His father, Sachin Tendulkar, posted a rare, heartfelt message praising Arjun's patience and hard work.
The IPL 2026 league stage concludes with a dramatic final day to decide the last playoff spot. Three teams—Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Kolkata Knight Riders—are vying for the final berth, with their fates dependent on the outcomes of two crucial matches.
Punjab Kings secured a crucial seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, keeping their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. The match was marred by an incident where fans allegedly misbehaved with cheerleaders, leading to police intervention. Shreyas Iyer's maiden IPL century guided PBKS to the win.
Shreyas Iyer's maiden IPL century led Punjab Kings to a crucial 7-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, keeping their playoff hopes alive. PBKS now need to rely on other results to advance.
Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 101 powered Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, ending a six-match losing streak and keeping their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. Coach Ricky Ponting praised Iyer's leadership and temperament.
Shreyas Iyer smashed an unbeaten 101 to lead Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, keeping their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. PBKS chased 197 in 18 overs, with Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh (69) forming a crucial partnership.
Shreyas Iyer's magnificent unbeaten 101 guided Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, snapping a six-match losing streak and keeping their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. Chasing 197, Punjab reached 200/3 in 18 overs.
Punjab Kings kept their IPL playoff hopes alive with a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, thanks to Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 101. The victory moves PBKS to 15 points, but their qualification depends on other match results.
Punjab Kings ended a six-match losing streak with a win over Lucknow Super Giants, powered by Shreyas Iyer's maiden IPL century. PBKS climbed to fourth place, keeping their playoff hopes alive in IPL 2026.
Arjun Tendulkar made his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants against Punjab Kings, bowling his first over after the Powerplay and impressing with his spell. He also remained unbeaten on 5 runs with the bat.
Arshdeep Singh endured a difficult outing against Lucknow Super Giants, conceding 52 runs in three overs and setting an unwanted IPL record for most 50+ run concessions by a PBKS bowler. LSG posted 196/6, with Josh Inglis scoring 72.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant apologized to fans for the team's poor performance in IPL 2026. Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field in their final league match, with Punjab needing a win to keep playoff hopes alive.
Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field against Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL 2026 match. PBKS needs a win to keep playoff hopes alive after six consecutive losses.
Shreyas Iyer smashed a maiden IPL century (101* off 51 balls) to guide Punjab Kings to a 7-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. The win keeps PBKS' playoff hopes alive, while LSG are eliminated.
Prabhsimran Singh scored a crucial 50 in a must-win game, forming a 72-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer. Punjab Kings need 103 runs from 66 balls.
Punjab Kings bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen took early wickets against Lucknow Super Giants. Josh Inglis scored a boundary off Arshdeep Singh. Arshin Kulkarni was dismissed for a golden duck by Azmatullah Omarzai.
Punjab Kings are nearing victory against Lucknow Super Giants, needing only 4 runs with Shreyas Iyer nearing a century. A strong partnership between Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh has been key, despite Singh's dismissal late in the game.
Lucknow Super Giants' key player Mitchell Marsh has left for Pakistan for an ODI series, missing their crucial IPL match against Punjab Kings. Marsh, LSG's top scorer, leaves a significant gap as PBKS needs a win to stay in playoff contention.
With Sunrisers Hyderabad's win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL 2026 playoff race is down to four teams. RCB leads the table, followed by GT and SRH. Rajasthan Royals are favorites for the final spot, with Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals also in contention.
