NEW DELHI: The race for the final IPL 2026 playoff spot is now down to just three teams after Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in their final league-stage match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday to keep their qualification hopes alive.Powered by skipper Shreyas Iyer’s magnificent unbeaten 101, Punjab Kings rediscovered their winning touch after suffering six consecutive defeats and stayed alive in the playoff race with a crucial victory.Punjab Kings now wait on RR vs MI resultPunjab Kings have completed all their league matches.
After enduring a six-match losing streak, PBKS bounced back strongly against LSG to reclaim fourth place on the points table.The victory took Punjab Kings to 15 points from 14 matches.However, their fate is no longer in their own hands.
PBKS must now wait anxiously for Sunday’s clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Mumbai.PBKS will be hoping Rajasthan Royals lose to already-eliminated Mumbai Indians.They will also want Kolkata Knight Riders to either lose or fail to register a big win.Ideal scenario for PBKS:RR lose to MIDC beat KKRSimple equation for Rajasthan RoyalsThe equation for Rajasthan Royals is straightforward - win and qualify.RR currently have 14 points.
