Will Iyer be able to equal Dhoni’s biggest record today? Punjab has the last chance, the captain’s breath got stuck!

LSG vs PBKS: About 28 days ago, when Punjab Kings achieved the target of 265 runs with seven balls remaining at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, everyone was surprised. This was the biggest successful run chase in IPL history. Well-known commentator Aakash Chopra said in a social media post that he should be given the trophy immediately. Hardly anyone would have thought that almost a month later, Punjab would be struggling to reach the playoffs in their last match, and even then, getting there would be difficult.

But this is the thrill and mystery of IPL. It doesn’t take much for luck to change, and that’s exactly what happened with Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. This team, captained by Shreyas Iyer, had reached the finals last season and was the strongest team along with Royal Challengers Bangalore. Similar expectations were met this season, and the team appeared to be proven right in the first seven matches, winning six and having one match abandoned.

last chance

Today victory is important, but the playoff is still not decided. This was the time when Punjab Kings was number one in the points table. But on Saturday, May 23, when Punjab face Lucknow Supergiants in Lucknow, they will make one last attempt to move ahead from the 13 points they have been stuck in for the last 28 days. Punjab has one last chance against Lucknow, it is important to win this match. If they win, they will get 15 points and will remain in the race for the playoffs. Losing would mean game over.

Decision can be taken on net run rate

However, despite winning, Punjab will not be able to make it to the playoffs. This is because Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders have their respective matches on Sunday. Rajasthan’s first match is theirs, and if they win, Rajasthan will directly reach the playoffs. If Rajasthan loses, all eyes will be on Kolkata, because they also have 13 points. If Kolkata wins, they will equal Punjab’s 15 points, and the decision will be based on net run rate.

Opportunity to equal Dhoni’s record

This match will also be special for Iyer, because if Punjab reaches the playoffs, he will have a chance to do something which only MS Dhoni has done till date. If Punjab Kings reach the playoffs and reach the finals, Iyer will become only the second captain to play the finals in three consecutive seasons. Kolkata won the title in 2014 under the captaincy of Iyer. After this Punjab lost in the 2015 final. Till now only Chennai Super Kings have played in the finals of 2010, 2011 and 2012 under the captaincy of Dhoni.

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