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IPL 2026: Connolly opens up on teamwork behind PBKS success run

Unbeaten so far this season, Punjab Kings have fostered a positive dressing-room environment, with players learning from one another and "enjoying taking little notes off each other," said batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly. Connolly made 87 off 46 balls and shared 182 runs for the second wicket with opener Priyansh Arya (93 off 37 balls) to set up a massive 254 for 7 for the Punjab side in their 54-run win against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. "We all have discussions about what works for each other, and we take little things out of each other's books. We've enjoyed sort of taking little notes off each other," said Connolly about his side's five-match winning run in the league so far. "We're all looking to try and get better, that's what the game's about, be the best team there is, and we're looking forward to plenty more notes and messages from each other to get better as a group and a squad, and not my game." Connolly lauded captain Shreyas Iyer for leading the side with ...

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer explains six-hitting game fueling PBKS run-fests

A light-hearted six-hitting contest inside the dressing room is the reason behind Punjab Kings' batting blitz, said skipper Shreyas Iyer as the table-toppers dished out another batting masterclass to slay Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs here on Sunday. Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly smashed 93 and 87 respectively as PBKS posted 254/7 -- the highest total of this IPL season. "Exceptional partnership, some shots were jaw-dropping. Hitting fast bowlers off the back-foot straight. Composure in the middle overs was sensational," Iyer said during the post-match presentation. "Was talking with Cooper and Arya, said let's compete for the most no. of sixes. Prize is my bat, doesn't make sense but hope it'll make us happy. When you let players be, I think they just deliver. That's our mantra." Arya and Connolly added 182 runs in just 13.2 overs for a hugely entertaining second-wicket stand. "I don't tell them how to go about their specific innings, they have their patterns set. Ricky Pon

PBKS vs LSG HIGHLIGHTS IPL 2026: Punjab climb back on top with 54-run win at home

PBKS have been one of the standout teams this season, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table.

IPL 2026 points table: Rankings of all 10 teams; top 10 batters and bowlers

SRH's Heinrich Klaasen is leading the Orange Cap leaderboard of IPL 2026 at the moment, while CSK's Anshul Kamboj is leading the top wicket-takers' chart

IPL 2026: PBKS vs LSG Playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming

Both teams will be mindful of making the right strategic decisions, as fine margins could play a crucial role in this closely contested evening fixture in New Chandigarh.

IPL 2026 Today's Match: PBKS vs LSG playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

Captain Rishabh Pant is likely to return at No. 3 after a minor injury concern and will look to regain form after a quiet season.

PBKS vs LSG Live streaming: Where to watch today's IPL 2026 match?

The match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website in India.

IPL 2026 PBKS vs LSG: Pitch report, highest score, Chandigarh key stats

Punjab's batting lineup has been in excellent form, consistently producing aggressive and match-winning performances that have overwhelmed opposition attacks.

IPL 2026: "Back to basics worked," PBKS coach Sairaj on Arshdeep's revival

India and Punjab Kings' pacer Arshdeep Singh did not have the brightest of starts in the IPL this year but a back-to-basics approach, including a lot of "target bowling" in the nets, has helped him regain his form, says his franchise coach Sairaj Bahutule. For the first time in three matches at the Wankhede Stadium, where batters have ruled the roost, Arshdeep turned up with a terrific opening spell accounting for Ryan Rickelton (2) and Suryakumar Yadav (0). He later dismissed Sherfane Rutherford (1) to return 4-0-22-3 on Thursday night. Apart from striking in different spells, Arshdeep got the new ball to swing and move off the surface precariously while nailing most of his yorkers correctly at the death. "He started off with his first two games really well and then because of the (nature of) pitches, there are lots of demands in terms of variations and sometimes, what happens is (that) you forget to bowl your stock ball," Bahutule, who is PBKS' spin bowling coach, told reporters

MI vs PBKS HIGHLIGHTS IPL 2026: Punjab cruise to 7-wicket win vs Mumbai to continue unbeaten run

139-run partnership between Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran made the job pretty easy for Punjab who were chasing 196 on the night.

IPL 2026: MI hand debut to Delhi batter Mayank Rawat against Punjab Kings

Rawat made an early impression in junior cricket, delivering standout performances such as a 220-run knock against Haryana at the Under-14 level, followed by another massive innings of 244.

IPL 2026 Today's Match: MI vs PBKS playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

With results not going their way, MI will be desperate to turn things around and secure a much-needed victory at home.

IPL 2026: MI vs PBKS Playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming

Rohit Sharma will miss out the encounter due to a hamstring injury he suffered against RCB in the previous game.

MI vs PBKS Live streaming details: Where to watch today's IPL 2026 match?

JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on its app and website.

IPL 2026 MI vs PBKS: Pitch report, highest score, Wankhede Stadium stats

With the Wankhede Stadium traditionally offering batting-friendly conditions and short boundaries, another high-scoring and closely contested encounter is expected.

IPL 2026 points table: RCB, CSK, KKR, LSG rankings; top batters and bowlers

SRH's Heinrich Klaasen is currently leading the orange cap leaderboard, while GT's Prasidh Krishna holds the lead in the purple cap leaderboard

IPL 2026: MI sweat over Rohit Sharma's fitness after hamstring injury

Rohit's innings against RCB on Sunday was cut short in the sixth over after he showed signs of discomfort while facing Rasikh Salam during the final over of the Powerplay

IPL 2026 points table: PBKS, SRH, DC, CSK rankings; top batters and bowlers

RR's Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently leading the Orange Cap leaderboard, while GT's Prasidh Krishna holds the lead in the Purple Cap leaderboard

IPL 2026: Priyansh Arya slams 16-ball fifty vs SRH; second fastest for PBKS

KL Rahul, with his 14-ball half-century back in 2018, is ahead of Priyansh in the list

PBKS vs SRH HIGHLIGHTS IPL 2026: Iyer leads from the front as PBKS down SRH in run-fest at Mullanpur

IPL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: PBKS, with this win, have taken their total points tally to 7 and are just one point behind table-toppers Rajasthan Royals (RR)