New Delhi, May 17: Punjab Kings began IPL 2026 with an impressive performance, remaining unbeaten in their first seven matches. However, the season took a downturn in the second half. The team is now desperately seeking a win, having lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 23 runs on Sunday.
This defeat marked Punjab’s sixth consecutive loss in the season’s 13th match. Once at the top of the standings, Punjab now has only 13 points from 13 matches, making their playoff chances slim. Fans have been left disappointed by the team’s performance.
Home grounds are typically a stronghold for teams, but this has not been the case for Punjab Kings. The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala serves as their second home ground, yet their record here has been dismal. The recent match against RCB was played at this venue, where Punjab once again failed to secure a victory.
Punjab Kings have played 17 matches at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, suffering 11 losses and achieving only 6 wins. Their record has worsened since 2023, with the team losing 7 out of 8 matches played at this ground.
In the match against RCB, Punjab lost the toss and was put to bat first. RCB scored 222 runs for 4 wickets, while Punjab managed only 199 runs for 8 wickets, resulting in a 23-run defeat. RCB now has 18 points from 13 matches and stands at the top of the table, becoming the first team to qualify for the playoffs this season.
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