Mumbai Indians, already out of the IPL playoffs race, turned in a clinical chase to beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in Dharamsala. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 75 off 33 balls as MI reached 205 for 4 in 19.5 overs, needing only one ball to finish a 201 target. Will Jacks added 25 not out. Earlier, Shardul Thakur’s 4 for 39 looked set to swing things for MI, but Punjab still managed 200 for 8.
Jasprit Bumrah will captain Mumbai Indians for the first time in IPL as they take on Punjab Kings at Dharamshala on Thursday. The Mumbai franchise confirmed the development in a pre-match Instagram post featuring Bumrah. The game also comes amid the absence of Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, raising questions over MI’s batting and leadership balance.
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Punjab Kings head into IPL 2026’s crucial clash against Mumbai Indians on the back of four straight losses. With top four qualification slipping, the franchise must fix glaring bowling and fielding problems fast. Mumbai Indians may be underperforming, but they still have the power to derail Punjab’s revival. Key players will be central to who turns the tide.
David Miller’s standout performance for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings has drawn praise from ex-India coach Sanjay Bangar. Bangar pointed to Miller’s rare all-angles control: sharp legside touch paired with fearless offside aggression, including through the covers. The impact of that complete batting display helped DC stay alive in the IPL 2026 playoffs race, keeping their hopes flickering.
Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by three wickets in IPL 2026’s 55th match at Dharamsala on May 11, pulling their playoff hopes closer. Axar Patel’s side chased down a target in a tense finish, with DC’s young guns playing key roles at critical moments. The win keeps qualification permutations in play as the league stage tightens.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has been fined Rs 12 lakh after the team was cited for a slow over rate during their IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings. The offence was the franchise’s first of the season. Despite the over-rate issue, Delhi secured a three-wicket win and currently sits seventh in the points table.
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Delhi Capitals pulled off a historic 200+ chase to beat Punjab Kings by three wickets in their PBKS vs DC match on Wednesday. Axar Patel and David Miller set the platform with fifties, while Ashutosh Sharma and Madhav Tiwari finished it off. Despite Punjab posting 210/5 powered by Shreyas Iyer and Priyansh Arya, DC climbed to seventh in the IPL standings.
Delhi Capitals staged a record chase at Dharamsala, beating Punjab Kings by three wickets to keep their IPL playoff hopes alive. David Miller and captain Axar Patel powered a ruthless run chase, stitching crucial partnerships in a high-scoring thriller. After a bright start, PBKS have now dropped four straight matches, turning their season momentum into uncertainty.
Punjab Kings are set to discuss Arshdeep Singh’s Instagram reels after alleged protocol breaches during IPL 2026. The move follows new BCCI rules meant to tighten player conduct, with reports suggesting the pacer’s social media activity violated league and board guidelines. Expect a tough internal review as the franchise weighs disciplinary action.
India’s senior management has reportedly asked the BCCI to bring Punjab Kings’ Sairaj Bahutule on board as the senior men’s team spin bowling coach. Sources say the former Indian spinner, currently working as a spin coach, has been proposed to strengthen India’s spin department—pending BCCI discussions and approvals.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad powered to the top of the IPL 2026 standings with a dominant win over Punjab Kings, setting up a chase Punjab couldn’t sustain. Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan’s batting built a huge total, while Cooper Connolly’s century stood out as the lone bright spot. The loss marks Punjab’s third straight defeat, tightening the race at the top.
Punjab Kings head into their IPL 2026 clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad under pressure after a two-match losing streak. Their top order has faltered repeatedly, exposing the team’s bowling vulnerabilities at the other end. SRH, looking to rebound after a defeat, is banking on explosive batting from Head and Klaasen to shift the match’s momentum.
Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta and opener Priyansh Arya reached out to 62-year-old spectator Krishan Chand, who was injured during PBKS vs LSG on April 19, 2026, in New Chandigarh. The duo extended an invitation for him to attend the team’s Dharamshala match, turning a difficult moment into a hopeful comeback story for a fan.
In IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in Mullanpur. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered an explosive, fearless 43 off just 16 balls, turning the chase with aggressive shot selection. His approach caught the eye of cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, who highlighted how effectively the youngster used the field to keep pressure on the opposition.
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PBKS batter Prabhsimran Singh has overtaken West Indies great Chris Gayle, landing among the top fifty plus scorers in Punjab Kings IPL history. The franchise milestone underscores a breakout season for the batter, with his latest knock pushing PBKS further up the record charts. It is another reminder that Punjab’s batting resurgence has a new face.
Rajasthan Royals ended Punjab Kings’ momentum with a commanding six-wicket win in a thriller of a chase. Punjab posted 222 for 4, powered by Prabhsimran Singh’s 59 and Marcus Stoinis’ 62 not out. But Rajasthan chased it down in 19.2 overs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring 51 and Donovan Ferreira 52 not out, while Yuzvendra Chahal struck thrice for Punjab.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is under pressure as his team takes on unbeaten Punjab Kings, who have won six of seven games. Punjab’s batting, led by Shreyas Iyer, has been dominant, including a stunning chase of a record 265. Rajasthan has lost momentum after a strong start, and their fielding has raised concerns.
Punjab Kings kept their unbeaten IPL 2026 run rolling, chasing 265 against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The chase broke PBKS’s own T20 record, driven by Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer’s half-centuries. KL Rahul’s blazing 152* added momentum, but the complete team performance sealed a historic victory for PBKS in a high-scoring thriller.
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Punjab Kings scripted history with the highest T20 chase, winning their sixth straight match by knocking down Delhi Capitals’ 264/2 to reach 265. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya gave them a fierce start, turning Delhi’s KL Rahul 152 and Nitish Rana 91 into a near-miss. With the win, Punjab Kings stayed unbeaten and topped the points table.
Delhi Capitals detonated a batting blitz, posting 264/2 against Punjab Kings. KL Rahul stayed unbeaten on 152 while Nitish Rana made 91, and together they forged a 220-run partnership—the second-highest in IPL history. The commanding total set the tone early, turning the match into a statement performance for DC.
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