Lucknow Super Giants finished last in IPL 2026 after a crushing 7-wicket loss to Punjab Kings. Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten century highlighted LSG's season of unfulfilled promise, disrupted by injuries, lack of bowling depth, and underperforming key players like Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran.
Lucknow Super Giants finished at the bottom of the IPL 2026 standings after a disappointing season. Key factors included the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga, lack of bowling depth, and underperformance from expensive players like Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran.
Mumbai Indians suffered an emphatic eight-wicket defeat to Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, leaving their IPL 2026 playoff hopes hanging by a thread. After cruising past 100 in the 11th over, MI collapsed to 159/7 despite fluent starts from Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir's 57. CSK chased with ease led by Ruturaj Gaikwad's unbeaten 67. With just 2 wins from 9 matches and -0.803 NRR, MI must win all 5 remaining games to reach 14 points — their recurring middle-order collapses have pushed them to 9th place.
Mumbai Indians suffered an emphatic eight-wicket defeat to Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, leaving their IPL 2026 playoff hopes hanging by a thread. The five-time champions collapsed from 100+ in the 11th over to 159/7, with recurring middle-order failures proving fatal. MI now languish ninth with just 2 wins from 9 matches and require a perfect 5-0 finish to have any chance of reaching 14 points.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag's batting struggles persisted in IPL 2026, as he managed only 12 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. Across six matches, Parag has scored a mere 61 runs, highlighting a worrying dip in form. His dismissal contributed to a middle-order collapse, leaving Royals with a below-par total.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag's batting struggles persisted in IPL 2026, as he managed only 12 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. Across six matches, Parag has scored a mere 61 runs, highlighting a worrying dip in form. His dismissal contributed to a middle-order collapse, leaving Royals with a below-par total.
