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Punjab Kings opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Dharamsala, with Jitesh Sharma captaining RCB in Rajat Patidar's absence. Shreyas Iyer marked his 100th captaincy game for PBKS. Both teams made changes, aiming for crucial playoff implications. RCB seeks to secure a playoff spot, while PBKS desperately needs a win to revive their qualification hopes.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are without captain Rajat Patidar for their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, with Jitesh Sharma leading the side. Patidar is recovering well and is expected to return for the next match in Hyderabad. RCB currently sits atop the IPL 2026 points table.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be without captain Rajat Patidar for their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings. Jitesh Sharma will lead the side in Patidar's absence, who missed travel and practice due to an undisclosed reason. Patidar is expected to return for RCB's final league game.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a playoff spot with a dominant 23-run victory over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. Virat Kohli's energetic performance, coupled with crucial knocks from Devdutt Padikkal and Venkatesh Iyer, propelled RCB to a commanding total. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's early wickets stifled Punjab's chase, highlighting RCB's championship mettle.

The milestone came during Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

Punjab Kings face immense pressure after five consecutive IPL 2026 defeats, jeopardizing their playoff hopes. Despite a strong start, the team has lost momentum, with their batting prowess now overshadowed by fielding and bowling weaknesses. They now face a confident Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial must-win encounter.

Hyderabad and Punjab are poised for a high-scoring IPL 2026 encounter on a batting paradise. Both teams boast explosive Powerplay and middle-overs scoring, with star batsmen set to light up the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Despite recent losses, Punjab's bowlers face a stern test on a pitch favouring batsmen, while Hyderabad aims to rebound.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer lamented bowling execution after their first IPL 2026 loss. Despite a strong 224, the team couldn't contain Rajasthan Royals' late surge, particularly from Ferreira and Dubey. Iyer acknowledged the challenge for bowlers in modern T20s but stressed execution is key. He remains optimistic, calling it a learning experience.

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, India's ODI captain and vice-captain, are navigating their T20I futures amidst strong IPL performances. Iyer's fearless batting for Punjab Kings contrasts with Gujarat Titans' resurgent bowling attack. This Sunday's clash promises an intriguing battle of contrasting strategies, with GT seeking a third consecutive win against a PBKS side looking to rebound from their first loss.

Shashank Singh was notably absent from the Punjab Kings' lineup for their crucial encounter against the Rajasthan Royals. This match, the 40th of the season, features two top-four teams. Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

There was something almost theatrical about Shreyas Iyer in the nets on Monday evening. No enclosures, no comforting mesh to keep ambition in check. Just an open sky over the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium and a batter in complete command of his range.

In the end, it came down to two men who refused to read from anyone else’s script — Shubham Dubey, walking in as an ‘impact sub’ with Rajasthan Royals’ chase wobbling, and Donovan Ferreira, who took one look at what Dubey was doing and decided he wanted a piece of it too.

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bat against table-toppers Punjab Kings. Patel acknowledged his team's avoidable mistakes, aiming to post a strong total and defend it on a dry, hot pitch. Both sides fielded unchanged XIs, with Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer emphasizing staying in the moment and continuous improvement.

At just fifteen, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is setting the IPL 2026 alight with his breathtaking batting skills, reminiscent of legends like Sachin Tendulkar. His audacious style against elite bowlers, boasting strike rates often soaring past 200, challenges every cricketing norm. In Sooryavanshi’s case, he has aced that test like no other. Almost like using the cheat codes in EA Sports Cricket 07.

Delhi Capitals host Punjab Kings today. DC needs a win after recent losses. PBKS is unbeaten and leads the table. The match is at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The pitch is expected to favor batsmen initially. Heat will dry the pitch, aiding spinners later. Arshdeep Singh is back for PBKS. DC must perform well to improve their standing.

Punjab Kings made no changes to their side.

Punjab Kings, the sole unbeaten team, face a struggling Lucknow Super Giants today in Mullanpur. PBKS, atop the table, boasts in-form Prabhsimran Singh and captain Shreyas Iyer. LSG, in 7th place, might miss Rishabh Pant due to injury, relying on Prince Yadav for breakthroughs. The pitch offers balanced conditions, favouring chasers.

Uncertainty surrounded Rohit Sharma before MI’s clash with Punjab Kings after his hamstring injury. He skipped training, and scans raised concerns. At the toss, Hardik Pandya confirmed Rohit would miss multiple games. Mitchell Santner was also unavailable, forcing changes, with Quinton de Kock returning and a debut for Mayank Rawat.

Mumbai Indians face an uphill battle against an unbeaten Punjab Kings at Wankhede Stadium. MI, struggling with three consecutive losses and a potential Rohit Sharma injury, host a PBKS side flying high. Historically a close contest, this encounter holds significant weight for MI seeking redemption on home turf.

Punjab Kings opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a day game, a strategy that has worked well for them recently. Skipper Shreyas Iyer backed his young team to express themselves. SRH, despite preferring to bowl, are confident in setting a competitive target, with Ishan Kishan leading the side and two changes in their lineup.

Punjab Kings, in strong form, face an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in their upcoming IPL clash. PBKS have shown balance with impressive batting and bowling performances, while SRH's top order and bowling unit have struggled for consistency. The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair on a batting-friendly pitch with no rain expected.

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first at Eden Gardens.

Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders face mounting pressure against an in-form Punjab Kings. KKR's shaky start is marred by questionable team combinations and a lack of clarity, while Punjab Kings have begun strongly with balanced contributions. A significant improvement is needed for KKR to challenge the confident Punjab outfit.

Kolkata Knight Riders face a formidable Punjab Kings, led by former KKR star Shreyas Iyer, in a crucial IPL clash. Struggling KKR, seeking to avoid a third consecutive loss, must overcome strategic missteps and inconsistent form against a confident Punjab side. Eden Gardens is expected to host a high-scoring encounter.

Chennai Super Kings face Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 home opener, aiming for a significant turnaround after a dismal start. Returning to Chepauk's batting-friendly conditions, CSK hope for a strong performance from their batting lineup, including marquee signing Sanju Samson. Punjab Kings, last season's finalists, arrive with a balanced squad, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.

Last year’s finalists Punjab Kings will look to go one better this year as they open their IPL 2026 campaign against the ever-consistent Gujarat Titans New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh on Tuesday. India’s white-ball mainstays Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will headline a high-profile IPL 2026 opener, with both captains carrying added motivation to prove their credentials in the shortest format.

For the Punjab Kings, Priyansh Arya did not make it to the starting XI. However, the star batted was named in the impact subs list and is expected to come to bat in the second innings.