Punjab Kings kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive by ending a six-match losing streak with a crucial victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 68. Captain Shreyas Iyer scored his maiden IPL century to power PBKS to fourth place on the points table, keeping them firmly in contention for the final playoff spot ahead of the last round of league fixtures.
Points Table Overview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the standings with 18 points from 14 matches, despite a heavy defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. They have registered nine wins and five losses, with a net run rate of +0.783. Gujarat Titans are second with the same points and win-loss record but a lower NRR of +0.695. Sunrisers Hyderabad occupy third place with 18 points and an NRR of +0.524 after also winning nine matches. All three teams have already qualified for the playoffs.
Punjab Kings are fourth with 15 points from 14 games, having won seven, lost six, and had one no result. Their NRR stands at +0.309. However, qualification is not guaranteed, as other results will determine if they hold the final playoff spot.
Rajasthan Royals are fifth with 14 points from 13 matches, with seven wins and six losses, and an NRR of +0.083. Kolkata Knight Riders are sixth with 13 points from 13 games, recording six wins, six defeats, and one no result, with an NRR of +0.011, keeping them mathematically alive.
The bottom half features eliminated teams. Chennai Super Kings are seventh with 12 points from 14 matches and an NRR of -0.345. Delhi Capitals are eighth with 12 points from 13 games and an NRR of -0.871. Mumbai Indians are ninth with eight points from 13 games and an NRR of -0.510 after nine defeats, but could finish last if they lose heavily. Lucknow Super Giants are last with four wins in 14 matches, eight points, and an NRR of -0.740.
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