PBKS vs RCB: Punjab Kings are in danger of being eliminated with the defeat, know how they will reach the playoffs now
PBKS: The first match of the double header in IPL 2026 was played between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 17 May. In which Punjab had to face defeat by 23 runs. This is Punjab’s sixth consecutive defeat this season.
PBKS: In IPL 2026, the first match of double header was played between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 17 May. In this important match played in Dharamshala, Punjab Kings had to face defeat by 23 runs at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore, after which the team’s path to the playoffs has become difficult. This is Punjab’s sixth consecutive defeat this season. This defeat has completely changed the equations of Punjab Kings and now the team will have to depend on the results of other teams along with the remaining matches.
Punjab’s problems increased
Punjab Kings had made a great start this season, but the defeat in 6 matches seems to have put the team under pressure. This match against RCB was like do or die for Punjab, but the team could not perform as per expectations. The team was seen struggling in both the batting and bowling departments. After this defeat, Punjab remains at fourth position on the points table with 13 points. If Punjab loses even its last league match, it will be almost impossible for it to reach the playoffs. On the other hand, RCB showed a strong game and registered a win and made it to the playoffs.
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dependent on other teams
Despite all this, if Punjab wants to make it to the last four, it will have to win its last league match by a big margin and also pray that Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals lose all their remaining matches. Even after facing defeat against RCB, Punjab is still in the race for the playoffs. Because his net run rate is +0.227, which is currently positive. If Rajasthan wins today’s match against Delhi, then Punjab’s problems may increase. If Rajasthan wins today, it will gain 14 points and will overtake Punjab in the points table.
What is the equation?
If Punjab wins its last match, then it will have 15 points. With 15 points, Punjab can qualify for the playoffs, but for this they will have to wait.
What has to be done is that Chennai and Hyderabad lose their remaining matches and remain behind them or Punjab has a better net run rate.
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