Punjab Kings End Six-Game Losing Streak, Stay Alive in IPL 2026 Playoff Race After Thrilling Win Over LSG; Final Playoff Spot Still Uncertain
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- •Punjab Kings end six-match losing streak with a win over Lucknow Super Giants; Shreyas Iyer scores maiden IPL century.
- •Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have already qualified for playoffs.
- •Punjab Kings (4th, 15 points) still in contention but final playoff spot depends on other results.
- •Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals face final league match at Eden Gardens; both teams need wins but qualification depends on external outcomes.
- •Rajasthan Royals can secure top-four berth with a win over Mumbai Indians in their final league game.
The IPL 2026 playoff picture remains fluid after a dramatic win by Punjab Kings over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 68, ending a six-game losing streak and keeping their playoff hopes alive. Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a maiden IPL century, propelling PBKS to a crucial victory that lifted them to fourth place on the points table with 15 points from 14 matches. However, their qualification for the playoffs is not yet guaranteed, as the final playoff spot will be decided by results in the last round of league fixtures.
