Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has been reprimanded by the BCCI after an “audible obscenity” during the IPL 2026 match against PBKS. The incident occurred in the 19th over of the second innings when Pollard directed abusive language at the fourth umpire. He was fined 15% of his applicable match fee and received one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL Code of Conduct for players and team officials. Pollard admitted the offence and accepted the sanction. Despite the controversy, Tilak Varma’s explosive batting helped MI secure a crucial win.
Punjab Kings host Mumbai Indians at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala in a pivotal IPL 2026 match after losing four straight games. With only three matches left, PBKS must secure at least two wins to stay on track. However, a weather forecast is raising alarm bells, with rain possible and momentum at stake for both teams.
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Ahead of IPL 2026’s clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings in Dharamsala, Corbin Bosch has spoken up amid uncertainty in the MI camp. With it appearing increasingly likely that captain Hardik Pandya will miss the match, Bosch’s comments add fuel to the debate over the severity and timing of the injury and MI’s likely team plans.
Punjab Kings will brief players after practice on BCCI’s updated IPL guidelines. The team will collect written compliance signatures, and video posts will be limited to official team social media. The move follows BCCI concerns over hotel guests and players’ online interactions, with new requirements for guests to have written authorization.
SRH assistant coach James Franklin stressed that IPL bowlers must deeply understand aggressive batting strategies, praising how SRH plans and executes with precision. He cited Pat Cummins’ key dismissal of Priyansh Arya as an example of how match-changing moments can hinge on bowling intent. Meanwhile, PBKS coach Sairaj Bahutule blamed dropped catches but praised Cooper Connolly’s century.
SRH beat Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 as Ishan Kishan powered a blistering 55 off 32, smashing four sixes and two fours. The innings came with multiple lifelines, including a dropped catch that nearly ended the rampage. After the match, Kishan didn’t hold back, roasting PBKS’ fielding and daring them to catch up.
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Punjab Kings suffered a 33-run defeat to table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, and Shreyas Iyer was blunt about why. In the aftermath, the captain pointed directly at dropped catches as the decisive factor, arguing that the fielding errors prevented PBKS from staying in the match as SRH capitalized on key moments.
A viral moment from IPL 2026’s PBKS vs RR match in New Chandigarh has reignited debate on spectator safety. During the game, Priyansh Arya’s hit reportedly resulted in a fan being bloodied, prompting renewed calls for fans to consider bringing basic protection gear to stadiums with crowded play and tighter boundaries.
Punjab Kings made history by chasing a record-breaking 265 against Delhi Capitals, turning a daunting target into a statement win. KL Rahul led the charge with a stunning 152 not out, while the team’s early powerplay set the tone for the chase. The win also keeps Punjab Kings rolling with an unbeaten run in the tournament.
KL Rahul produced an explosive marathon century for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 25. His knock not only vaulted him into IPL record books as the third batter to reach 150 in tournament history, but also marked the highest individual IPL score by an Indian. Rahul’s barrage set the tone for DC’s dominant performance.
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Punjab Kings powered to a 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants, posting a record 254 runs. Cooper Connolly and Priyansh Arya stood out as PBKS’ batting fired on all cylinders, while LSG’s chase fell short despite notable contributions. The victory lifts Punjab Kings to the top of the table and keeps them unbeaten, while Lucknow slips to eighth.
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