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On the field, RCB secured a playoff spot with a 23-run win over punjab kings in Dharamsala.

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.

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.

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

Mumbai Indians face punjab kings in Dharamsala, with captain Hardik Pandya highly unlikely to play due to back spasms. Suryakumar Yadav's availability is also uncertain as he remains in Mumbai after the birth of his child. Despite being eliminated, MI can impact Punjab's playoff hopes.

punjab kings suffered a fifth straight IPL 2026 defeat, losing a thriller to Mumbai Indians by six wickets with one ball to spare. Co-owner Preity Zinta and coach Ricky Ponting were seen in a serious discussion post-match. This loss significantly impacts their playoff chances, now at 43.8%, with crucial upcoming games.

punjab kings' IPL 2026 campaign is on the brink of elimination after a sixth consecutive defeat. Head coach Ricky Ponting's dejected demeanor went viral, highlighting the team's struggles. Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin pointed to structural issues, including the decision to split home games between Mullanpur and Dharamshala, disrupting player rhythm and familiarity with conditions.

punjab kings bowler Arshdeep Singh struggled this IPL season. Physical issues and off-field distractions affected his performance. Team management believes they have found solutions. Singh is now feeling better physically. He needs to regain his form to help punjab kings. Leaders like Singh and Iyer must guide the team through this tough phase.

punjab kings' IPL 2026 playoff hopes are in jeopardy after four straight losses, a stark contrast to their earlier unbeaten run. Amidst speculation about team environment issues, co-owner Preity Zinta has strongly refuted 'calculated misinformation' and urged responsible reporting. The team now faces a critical match against Mumbai Indians to halt their slide.

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.

Shreyas Iyer is set to captain punjab kings in his 100th IPL match, a significant milestone. He joins an elite group of captains with this achievement. Iyer boasts an impressive win percentage and has led three different franchises to IPL finals. This landmark game comes as PBKS battles to revive their playoff hopes after a string of defeats.

punjab kings suffered their fourth straight IPL 2026 loss, falling by three wickets to Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala. Despite a strong 210/5, their bowling and fielding faltered, allowing DC to chase the target with aggressive half-centuries. Captain Shreyas Iyer expressed disappointment, highlighting execution lapses as the key issues.

punjab kings coach Ricky Ponting dismisses social media criticism amid a six-match winless streak, asserting the team remains focused. He believes qualifying for the playoffs will silence negativity and urges players to recall their early-season fearless brand of cricket to revive their fading hopes against Lucknow Super Giants.

Celina Jaitly shared a heartfelt note for her close friend Preity Zinta after joining her in Dharamsala to cheer for punjab kings. The emotional post comes at a difficult time for Celina, days after Mumbai Police registered an FIR against her husband Peter Haag following her domestic violence allegations.

Yuzvendra Chahal revealed quitting alcohol was the best decision of his life, leading to a significant positive change. He now focuses more on himself, family, and friends, understanding his support system better. This move came after a period of depression and mental health struggles, prompting him to seek a healthier path.

Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has been fined and received a demerit point. This follows a breach of the IPL Code of Conduct. Pollard used audible obscenity during a match against punjab kings. He admitted to the offense. The incident occurred in the 19th over. This happened during the second innings of the game.