For the first time in IPL history, the playoffs will be played on three different venues
RR have the best chance to finish in the top four as they just need a win over MI to qualify for the playoffs
Iyer came out to bat in a tough situation when PBKS were reduced to 22 for 2 in the 197-run chase set by LSG before scoring his ton to help his team win the game
According to the latest IPL 2026 standings, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish their league stage at the top of the points table with 18 points from 14 matches.
PBKS' win means the Delhi Capitals (DC) have officially become the fourth team to be knocked out of the playoffs race
JioHotstar will provide the live streaming of the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings on its app and website in India.
If PBKS lose their last game against LSG, they will finish with just 13 points and stand eliminated from the playoffs race
Marsh has been in exceptional form for LSG despite a slow season for the franchise, as the batter amassed 563 runs at an exceptional strike rate of 163.19 in 13 matches
If PBKS lose to LSG, they will be eliminated from the playoffs race despite starting their season with a seven-game unbeaten run
LSG will have the chance to avoid the wooden spoon finish if they beat PBKS by a big margin in Lucknow
With the playoff race reaching a tense stage, both teams have plenty at stake heading into this contest.
With RCB, SRH and GT already through to the playoffs, just one spot remains open in the top four
Punjab have lost their 6th consecutive match this season with their playoffs berth looking risky now.
Punjab Kings have been handed their 6th defeat on the trot as their playoffs berth looks like a distant dream at the moment.
The news was confirmed by Jitesh as he came up at the toss. However, he did also confirm that the batter will likely return towards Hyderabad.
After an outstanding start to the season where they remained unbeaten through their opening seven matches, Punjab Kings have suffered a dramatic collapse in form.
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on its app and website.
Punjab Kings began the season in sensational fashion, staying unbeaten across their first seven matches and looking like one of the strongest sides in the tournament.
Dharamshala has hosted two matches this season so far, with both encounters turning into high-scoring affairs where teams comfortably crossed the 200-run mark.
Defending champions RCB still hold the top spot in the points table with 16 points in 12 matches and a healthy net run rate of +1.053