All-round Archer helps RR secure last playoffs spot
Archer smashed 32 off 15 and took 3 for 17 to script a 30-run win that knocked out KKR and Punjab Kings
RR qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs; PBKS and KKR knocked out
Rajasthan Royals' victory against Mumbai Indians knocked out both Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL 2026: Archer's Brilliant All-round Show Seals Playoff Berth For Rajasthan Royals
Indian Premier League: A fine bowling effort by Jofra Archer (3-17) as Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 30 runs in a must-win match at the Wankhede Stadium and sealed a berth in the Playoffs of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Sunday. Archer, who played a brilliant cameo (32 off 15 balls) to lead a fine recovery and help Rajasthan Royals to 205/8 after being asked to bat first, struck a wicket each in his first two overs and then came back to claim the crucial wicket of Hardik Pandya and end Mumbai Indians' hopes of chasing the stiff target. Suryakumar Yadav anchored MI's chase with a brilliant 60 (42 balls) and, with help from Will Jacks (33) and Hardik Pandya (34), pulled MI back from a precarious 38/4. With Archer bagging three and Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, and Yash Raj Punj claiming a double each, RR restricted Mumbai Indians to 175/9 in 20 overs, sealing victory in a must-win match. With this win, the Rajasthan Royals moved to 16 points from seven wins in 14 matches and clinched the fourth spot in the playoffs, setting up a meeting with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. With Punjab Kings moving to 15 points with a win at LSG last night, RR (14 points) went into this match with their back to the wall, but they fought back brilliantly to make a grand comeback and extended their stay in the tournament. Their win rendered the final league match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals inconsequential. With the ball sticking to the pitch that had gotten slower as the shadows lengthened, Mumbai's chase was derailed early by Archer, who sent back Rohit Sharma, brought in as an Impact Substitute to replace Raghu Sharma, getting out for a four-ball duck with MI yet to score. Archer struck again in the third over, rocking back Naman Dhir's middle stump with a peach of a delivery that jagged in the air and swung out after pitching. Mumbai were down to 13/2, and they slumped further into the swamp after losing Ryan Rickelton (12 off 7) and Tilak Varma (3) in quick succession and were crawling at 38/4 in the sixth over. Suryakumar Yadav, the most successful batter for MI this season, and Will Jacks shared a fifty-run partnership to rescue them with a 63-run partnership for the fifth wicket in 38 balls as MI batters hammered Yash Raj Punj for 22 runs in the 12th over. Will Jacks struck him for a six, but was out on the next delivery, skying a wide, fullish leg-break to short leg for keeper Dhruv Jurel to complete an easy catch. Jacks was out for a superb 33 off 18 balls, hitting three boundaries and two maximums as he and SKY took Mumbai past 100. Hardik Pandya got a life off the first delivery he faced when Riyan Parag grassed a difficult chance running back. He made the most of that by smashing Punj for two sixes interspersed by a wide ball as the over went for 22. Pandya continued to live a charmed life as he struck back-to-back boundaries off Dasun Shanaka and off the first ball bowled by Nandre Burger as he and Surya put the Mumbai Indians' chase back on the rails. But Jofra Archer returned for his fourth over and accounted for Hardik Pandya, who mis-played a pull on a shortish ball pitched wide, offering an easy catch to Nandre Burger. Mumbai Indians were down to 149/6. Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav added 48 runs for the sixth-wicket partnership. Mumbai were left needing 54 runs off 24 balls. But the five-time winner lost the plot as Corbin Bosch fell for 2 in a brilliant over bowled by Punj as he conceded five runs and claimed a wicket. Mumbai's hopes depended on Suryakumar Yadav, but he fell in the 18th over trying to hit a big one, caught and bowled by Burger, trying to pull but managing to hit with the toe-end of his bat. Suryakumar Yadav top-scored for Mumbai with 60 not out of 42 balls (3x4, 4x6). SKY's departure sealed Mumbai's fate, and they fell short by 30 runs. Mumbai's hopes depended on Suryakumar Yadav, but he fell in the 18th over trying to hit a big one, caught and bowled by Burger, trying to pull but managing to hit with the toe-end of his bat. Suryakumar Yadav top-scored for Mumbai with 60 not out of 42 balls (3x4, 4x6). Also Read: Live Cricket Score Rajasthan Royals 205/8 in 20 overs (Dhruv Jurel 38, Jofra Archer 32; Shardul Thakur 2-41, Deepak Chahar 2-43) beat Mumbai Indians 175/9 in 20 overs (Suryakumar Yadav 60, Hardik Pandya 34, Will Jack 33; Jofra Archer 3-17, Nandre Burger 2-43, Brijesh Sharma 2-26, Yash Raj Punj 2-44) by 30 runs Article Source: IANS
Major Drug Bust in Punjab: 28.12 Kilograms of Heroin Seized
Chandigarh, May 24: Punjab Police have dismantled a drug trafficking ring linked to cross-border operations, resulting in the arrest of four suspects. Authorities seized 28.12 kilograms of heroin along with 9.5 lakh in cash. The arrested individuals have been identified as Bagicha Singh and Bhupinder Singh, both residents of Guru Har Sahais Bogiwala village. Additionally, ... Read more Major Drug Bust in Punjab: 28.12 Kilograms of Heroin Seized
IPL 2026: Unchanged KKR Elect To Bowl First Against DC, Kuldeep And Nabi Return
Kolkata Knight Riders: An unchanged Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals in the final league stage match of IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. KKR need Mumbai Indians to beat Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing game at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, while also needing to beat DC by huge margin to clinch a last-minute entry into the playoffs. After winning the toss, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said, Its pretty simple. We know the scenario depending on whats going to happen in the previous game, which is happening right now. But regardless of that, we dont know what the result will be. Also, the wicket looks really good. So yes, its very simple. Its still a game of cricket to be played, and the last six games have been fantastic for us. We still want to compete and win this game. As I said, we dont know whats going to happen, but whenever you play a game of cricket, you always look to win. Asked about his thoughts on KKRs campaign so far, Rahane said, Really proud of the unit, especially because its not easy to come back from the situation we were in. It takes courage, character, and attitude to bounce back as a team. IPL is a funny tournament with 2425 players and support staff, maintaining that atmosphere, intensity and carrying it forward every time is fantastic. So yes, Im really proud of each and every one. KKR face a steep net run rate challenge - if DC post 180, KKR will need to chase it down in just about 12 overs to stay alive in the playoffs race. Should DC set a target of 200, KKR will have to complete the chase between 12.1 and 12.4 overs to overtake Punjab Kings on NRR. DC skipper Axar Patel said Kuldeep Yadav and Auqib Nabi return to their playing eleven, adding that he would have looked to bowl first as well. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep will come in DCs bowling innings as the Impact Player, while Finn Allen is likely to come into KKRs chase. Obviously I would have bowled first because, the way this tournament has gone, weve done well while chasing. So yes, looking at that, we wouldve bowled first. But its not bad because the wicket looks good and even if we look ahead to next year, though thats still far away, if we bat first, our batsmen will get an opportunity to understand how to approach batting first as well. Asked on his reflections over DCs inconsistent campaign, Axar said, No, I dont think we should see it like a bad dream. Obviously, theres a lot of reflection and thought about what we couldve done better or changed. But honestly, I dont think we played bad cricket. Id say we were unfortunate at crucial moments, we dropped catches at key times. Cricket is like that, when opportunities come, if you dont grab them, you fall behind. Those opportunities were ours, and the mistakes were ours too. So I think we should learn from them and move forward. Sometimes when youre winning, even if you make small mistakes, they get ignored because you dont focus too much on them. But when those same small moments hurt you badly, then you realize that if we hadnt made those mistakes, we couldve been in a completely different position. But thats cricket, after every season, there are always regrets. What matters is whether you executed the plans your team made. If the answer is yes, then I think you should move on and look ahead, he said. Playing XIs: Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (captain), Ashutosh Sharma, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi, Mitchell Starc, and Lungi Ngidi Impact Substitutes: Tripurana Vijay, Sameer Rizvi, Vipraj Nigam, Nitish Rana and Kuldeep Yadav Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (captain), Ashutosh Sharma, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi, Mitchell Starc, and Lungi Ngidi Also Read: Live Cricket Score Impact Substitutes: Finn Allen, Sarthak Ranjan, Vaibhav Arora, Ramandeep Singh and Rahul Tripathi Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Boys Are Watching The RR Game Now, Will Help In Knowing What KKR Needs To Do, Says Powell
Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders batting allrounder Rovman Powell said the players have been glued to the ongoing afternoon fixture of Rajasthan Royals against the Mumbai Indians, adding that they are aware its outcome will help them know what they need to do to have a last-minute entry into the playoffs. At the half-way mark at the Wankhede Stadium, MI lost four wickets in a chase of 206, and KKR need the five-time winners to beat RR and then get a big victory over Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens to set up an Eliminator clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. Yeah, definitely. I think they're tuned in from last night, watching the game against Punjab, and that will help us in knowing what we have to do today, and they're watching the game going on now against Rajasthan, Powell said in a pre-game chat with the broadcasters. Reflecting on the teams position midway through the season, Powell admitted qualification hopes had looked distant. To be honest, maybe not. But halfway through the competition, we had made a commitment to play good cricket, and our fans who have supported us really well. Like, just to play for ourselves, play for our pride, it's a proud franchise, and the start of the competition didn't justify how the franchise have treated us as players, he said. On the reasons behind the turnaround, Powell pointed to stability in selection and overcoming injuries. Finding an identity, coming up with your proper combinations, looking to what you really want to do, at the start of the competition, we were plagued by some injuries. Some of the key players didn't take part. Reflecting on the teams position midway through the season, Powell admitted qualification hopes had looked distant. To be honest, maybe not. But halfway through the competition, we had made a commitment to play good cricket, and our fans who have supported us really well. Like, just to play for ourselves, play for our pride, it's a proud franchise, and the start of the competition didn't justify how the franchise have treated us as players, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Powell conceded it had not been a standout campaign for him personally but took satisfaction in contributing to team success. It hasn't been one of those stellar IPL seasons, to be honest, but it's a season where I've contributed to the team's successes. Once you are contributing to your team, that's a good thing. Article Source: IANS
LSG Pacer Mohammed Shami Scripts Big IPL Record By Dismissing PBKS Opener Priyansh Arya
Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mohammed Shami scripted a record by claiming a wicket on the first ball against Punjab Kings on Saturday.
How Shreyas Iyer's Crucial Advice To Ricky Ponting Played Key Role In PBKS' Win Over LSG
Shreyas Iyer played a captain's knock to help Punjab Kings ease past Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in their IPL 2026 game.
Punjab FM Cheema urges Centre to share RBIs extraordinary dividend with states
Punjab's Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema calls for sharing the Reserve Bank of India's large dividend with states. He warns that taking too much from the RBI could harm India's long-term economic strength. Cheema emphasizes cooperative federalism and fiscal fairness. He also stresses the importance of maintaining the RBI's financial health and independence for stability.
Arjun Receives Praise From Senior Tendulkar After Impressive LSG Debut
Tendulkar penned down an emotional note on social media following the game that LSG lost to Punjab Kings.
Iron rods, sticks, mobile phones recovered from inmates who ran amok inside Punjab's Kapurthala jail
Kapurthala jail saw unrest as hardened inmates clashed late Saturday. Police intervened with teargas and cane charges to restore order. Weapons like iron rods and sticks were seized, along with mobile phones. Two inmates sustained injuries during the clash, and one was hit by a teargas shell. No jail staff were harmed. An FIR is being lodged.
BCCI, foreign boards need to align on overseas players'' availability through IPL: Mohit Burman
Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman highlighted the challenge of foreign player availability in the IPL, citing international cricket calendars and national board commitments. He stressed the need for better collaboration between the BCCI, foreign boards, and franchises to ensure star players are available throughout the tournament, improving planning and fan experience.
IPL 2026: MI Opt To Bowl In Must-win Game For RR
Yash Raj Punja: Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first in their last league match of the season, which is a must-win clash for their opponents, Rajasthan Royals, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. It is the only day game of the season at the Wankhede, which is being played in quite hot and humid conditions, making it a challenging affair for the players. MI rested seasoned pacer Jasprit Bumrah, bringing in Deepak Chahar into the playing XI. Rajasthan Royals made three changes with skipper Riyan Parag, Nandre Burger, and Ravindra Jadeja coming in. MI captain Hardik Pandya said the conditions were the reason he opted to bowl first. When we have played in the afternoon, it (the pitch) tends to get better in the afternoon, said Pandya at the toss. Looks like a good track. It's hard. Will mostly play like this. Once the sun goes down, it's slightly better. Just want to come out there and give our best shot. We have had a tough season, he added. With the Rajasthan Royals needing to win this match to secure the fourth spot in the playoffs, captain Parag said they will give their best in the must-win match as they trail the Punjab Kings by one point. Would have done the same thing. Could be the last game of the season. We'll play like it. All the prep and energy that went into the tournament... Hopefully, we maximise our opportunity and get ahead in the playoffs. Rather have this than depend on someone else, he said. Playing XIs: Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Atcher, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma Impact substitutes: Ravindra Jadeja, Sushant Mishra, Aman Rao Perala, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Atcher, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma Also Read: Live Cricket Score Impact substitutes: Rohit Sharma, Mayank Rawat, Robin Minz, Krish Bhagat, Trent Boult Article Source: IANS
NEET UG Re-Exam 2026: Kejriwal Appeals For Free Bus Travel For Students
Arvind Kejriwal appeals to all CMs to provide free bus travel for students appearing in the NEET re-exam on the 21st. Bihar and Haryana follow Punjab.
Shreyas Iyer joins elite list, becomes 4th captain to slam IPL century during run-chase
Shreyas Iyer etched his name in IPL history, becoming the fourth captain to score a century in a run-chase with a brilliant 101*. His unbeaten knock, alongside Prabhsimran Singh's 69, secured a crucial win for Punjab Kings against Lucknow Super Giants, ending a six-match losing streak. This victory significantly impacts the playoff race.
Saba Karim Compares Shreyas Century To petrichor After PBKS Crucial Victory
Lucknow Super Giants: Saba Karim showered praise on Shreyas Iyer after the Punjab Kings captain produced a stunning unbeaten century to revive his sides playoff hopes in the IPL 2026, calling his maiden ton similar to 'petrichor'. Iyers unbeaten 101 off 51 balls led Punjab to a seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday, ending PBKS six-match losing streak and keeping their playoff hopes alive. Coming in when Punjab was struggling at 22/2 chasing 197, Iyer steadied the innings and then aggressively dismantled the bowling attack with a strategic approach. Karim described the innings as one that arrived at the perfect moment for Punjab and their supporters after weeks of frustration. I was trying to find the right word to describe this innings, and the one that came to mind was petrichor, the scent of raindrops on dry land. That is what this innings would have felt like for Punjab Kings and their fans, Karim told JioStar. According to Karim, the innings stood out not just for the strokeplay, but for the maturity and awareness Iyer showed throughout the chase. The captain had to step up at a crucial stage of the tournament, and he found the perfect platform to deliver. There was aggression but also control. There was intent, but at the same time, a clear understanding of the match situation, he said. Iyers century, the first of his IPL career, came in a high-pressure contest with Punjab needing victory to keep their campaign alive. Karim felt the context elevated the knock into one of the finest innings of the batters career. The manner in which he constructed the innings was extremely impressive. He has scored centuries before, but this could well be one of the finest knocks of his career because of the context and the quality of execution. It was an almost flawless innings from Shreyas Iyer, Karim stated. Punjabs playoff hopes, however, still hinge on other results, including Sundays crucial clash between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium. Rajasthan need a victory to knock Punjab out of contention, while Mumbai are aiming to strengthen their own position in the top four race. Previewing the contest, Karim said Rajasthan would take confidence from their recent performances heading into the high-pressure fixture. It is a massive game for Rajasthan Royals, but the way they played in the previous match should give them a lot of confidence heading into this encounter against Mumbai Indians, he mentioned. Previewing the contest, Karim said Rajasthan would take confidence from their recent performances heading into the high-pressure fixture. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Wankhede surface generally produces high-scoring games, and Rajasthan have plenty of firepower at the top of the order. Players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Donovan Ferreira are all looking in good touch. Rajasthan Royals will feel hopeful about their chances in such an important contest, Karim concluded. Article Source: IANS
'These Are The Games Where Your Leaders Need To Stand Up: Finch Hails Shreyas' Maiden IPL Ton
Lucknow Super Giants: Aaron Finch lavished praise on Shreyas Iyer after the Punjab Kings captain produced a match-winning century against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on the penultimate day of the league stage to keep his sides playoff hopes alive in the IPL 2026. Iyer struck an unbeaten 101 off just 51 deliveries on Saturday, guiding Punjab to a seven-wicket victory while ending the teams six-match losing streak. Walking in after Punjab lost two wickets inside the opening three overs, the right-hander rebuilt the chase alongside Prabhsimran Singh before accelerating spectacularly to complete his maiden IPL century. Reflecting on the innings, Finch said Iyers knock stood out because of its simplicity, timing and authority under pressure. It was a wonderful innings. He started by playing classic cricket shots. He doesnt move around the crease a huge amount, he hits the ball where it should go, which is generally the art of batting, Finch told JioStar. Finch was particularly impressed by the manner in which Iyer dominated spin bowling during the chase, as he said, We know how destructive he is against spin, and he just took it to a new level in this game. The crack off the bat from some of the shots he hit was exceptional. The former Australia captain added that the hundred carried added significance given the context of Punjabs campaign, with the franchise entering the contest needing a win to stay alive in the playoff race. Very happy for him to get his first IPL hundred. Its never easy batting in the middle order, but he was a class above the rest, he said. Punjab had found themselves in early trouble after losing Priyansh Arya for a golden duck and Cooper Connolly soon after, slipping to 22/2 inside three overs while chasing 197. Iyer, however, absorbed the pressure immediately and transformed the chase with controlled aggression. Finch felt the innings reflected both Iyers leadership qualities and his ability to thrive in high-pressure situations. You could see what it meant to him to get his side into a position to make a run at the playoffs. These are the games you want to be a part of. These are the games where your leaders need to stand up, and thats exactly what Shreyas did in this game, Finch stated. Finch felt the innings reflected both Iyers leadership qualities and his ability to thrive in high-pressure situations. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Iyer eventually sealed the win in style, launching a slower delivery from Mohsin Khan over cow corner for six to bring up his century and cap off one of the defining knocks of Punjabs season. Article Source: IANS
Shocking Murder of ASI Joginder Singh Ahead of Municipal Council Elections
Amritsar, May 24: A shocking incident in the Majitha area has sent ripples through the administration and police departments just before the municipal council elections. ASI Joginder Singh of the Punjab Police was shot dead by unidentified assailants while on his way to duty. The attackers fired four shots, hitting him directly and causing his ... Read more Shocking Murder of ASI Joginder Singh Ahead of Municipal Council Elections
'Get Vaibhav Out Cheaply': PBKS Star Yuzvendra Chahal's Humble Request To MI Ahead Of RR Match
Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal admitted relief was the overriding emotion after his side snapped a six-match losing streak with a crucial seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants.
Lucknow Super Giants: Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal admitted relief was the overriding emotion after his side snapped a six-match losing streak with a crucial seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants to stay alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race. Powered by skipper Shreyas Iyers unbeaten 101 off 51 balls and a 140-run partnership with Prabhsimran Singh, Punjab chased down 197 in just 18 overs at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday to climb to fourth on the table. The result ended a difficult stretch for Punjab, who had won six of their opening seven games before suffering six consecutive defeats that pushed their campaign to the brink. Reflecting on finally returning to winning ways after nearly a month, Chahal said the biggest challenge during the slump was maintaining belief within the group. When you win six of your first seven matches and then go on to lose the next six, after a point, theres nothing left to say. How you keep the team together and the environment close-knit becomes key. So, there were never any negative thoughts. Even during practice, the focus was on ourselves and how we could get those two points because it had been almost a month since we last won a game. So, this win feels special, Chahal said on JioHotstar after the game. Punjabs playoff hopes, however, still depend on other results. They now need the Mumbai Indians to beat Rajasthan Royals on Sunday to remain in contention, while Kolkata Knight Riders can still overtake them on net run-rate with a massive win over Delhi Capitals. Chahal, though, joked about temporarily switching allegiances for Sundays clash at the Wankhede Stadium. We will be in Lucknow only. Hopefully, RR lose tomorrow and Rohit Sharma scores 200 directly, its been a long time, he said. The leg-spinner then turned serious while analysing the playoff permutations and Mumbais chances against Rajasthan. But on a serious note, I think our chances depend more on the day game because KKR might have to chase down a total in 11-12 overs, which can be a bit difficult. Its Wankhede, a small ground, so if they get Vaibhav out cheaply, I think Mumbai Indians chances of winning will be high, the spinner stated. Chahal also offered an insight into the growing difficulties faced by bowlers in modern T20 cricket, pointing to flatter pitches, aggressive batting approaches and the Impact Player rule as factors that have shifted the balance heavily in favour of batters. Earlier, you used to get a little bit of turn and assistance from the wickets, but in the last two years, I dont think the wickets have offered much help. Maybe apart from Hyderabad, where I got it to grip a bit because it was slow and the boundaries were big. But apart from that, every ground seems to be flat, he mentioned. According to Chahal, the rise in scoring rates has fundamentally changed the way bowlers approach games as he said, Earlier, teams were okay with a 50-run powerplay, but these days, 65-70 has become the norm. That means when I come on to bowl, Im often bowling to a set batter already on 40 or 50, and then theres an extra batter to counter because of the Impact Player rule. So, as a bowler, you are under immense pressure. Even when a team is six or seven wickets down, you know there are still batters to come. So, it is challenging. Earlier, you used to get a little bit of turn and assistance from the wickets, but in the last two years, I dont think the wickets have offered much help. Maybe apart from Hyderabad, where I got it to grip a bit because it was slow and the boundaries were big. But apart from that, every ground seems to be flat, he mentioned. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But I still feel that if you have skill, you can bowl well. Because of these high scores, if a bowler goes for 40 in four overs, its not considered bad these days, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Punjab Police ASI Found Dead In Amritsar
CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, May 24: The body of a Punjab Police assistant sub-inspector with a gunshot injury was found near the Fatehgarh Churian-Majithia road in Amritsar on Sunday, an officer said. Senior Superintendent of Police, Amritsar (Rural), Suhail Mir Qasim said police received information about the body of ASI Joga Singh early Sunday. A police team, led by the Station House Officer of Majithia police station, reached the spot soon after the information was received. A forensic team also examined the scene, [] The post Punjab Police ASI Found Dead In Amritsar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Shreyas Iyer's Ecstatic Reaction As He Hits Maiden IPL Ton To Keep PBKS Alive In Playoffs Race
Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer was left elated after producing a match-winning, unbeaten century to guide his side to a seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026.
1st Time In IPL History: Punjab Kings' Rs 4 Crore Star Achieves Stunning Feat
The star player achieved the feat during PBKS' seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday night at the Ekana Stadium.
IPL 2026: 'Results Reflect That Pant Has Found Captaincy Challenging,' Says Moody
Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants Director of Cricket Tom Moody acknowledged that captain Rishabh Pant finds the leadership role challenging, which has contributed to the teams poor performances and indicated that the management may consider bringing a change in leadership before the next season. LSG wrapped up their IPL 2026 campaign at their home ground Ekana Cricket Stadium, on Saturday with yet another heavy defeat, a result that kept Punjab Kings alive in the race for a Playoffs berth. It marked LSG's 10th loss of the season, condemning Pant and his side to a last-place finish on the points table and intensifying questions over the skippers future with the franchise. Since the start of last season, Pant has led Lucknow in 28 games, suffering defeat in 18 of them, while the team has missed out on Playoffs qualification in consecutive editions. The disappointing results have mirrored Pants struggles with the bat as well, with the wicketkeeper-batter managing just 312 runs this year at an average of 28.36. From a captaincy point of view, you know, hes found it challenging, obviously, and the results reflect that. And you do have to wonder whether that is a pressure that is reflected with his performance with the bat. I know that this season has been a difficult season for us, but we will reflect on it, well take time, well reflect on it. Well consider all things, Moody said at the press conference after LSGs loss to PBKS. But certainly we havent lived up to the expectation or the standard that we expect of ourselves. And certainly when it comes to the leadership of the franchise, its certainly something that well be taking some very serious consideration to, you know, what it looks like in the future. Like every department, when you do reflect on a season, we will be making some considered decisions, but it certainly looks like that were needing to consider a reset, he added. From a captaincy point of view, you know, hes found it challenging, obviously, and the results reflect that. And you do have to wonder whether that is a pressure that is reflected with his performance with the bat. I know that this season has been a difficult season for us, but we will reflect on it, well take time, well reflect on it. Well consider all things, Moody said at the press conference after LSGs loss to PBKS. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I think were all responsible [for the disappointing season], Moody said. I dont think its a time to point the finger at any individual. I think we all take accountability, and nows not the time to be apportioning blame in any particular department. We all need time to reflect on it in a calm manner, but theres certain things that we do need to address, and will be addressed, he said. Article Source: IANS
Shreyas Iyer smashed his maiden IPL century as Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets to keep their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive in a thrilling clash.
Fans Allegedly Misbehave With Cheerleaders During IPL Game; Police Takes Action
An unpleasant incident involving the fans and cheerleaders grabbed headlines during the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings.
Kolkata Knight Riders face a tough task in the Playoffs race as they take on Delhi Capitals in their final group stage match of IPL 2026 on Sunday.
Gurinderveer Singh Sets New National Record in 100m Freestyle at Federation Cup
New Delhi, May 24: Gurinderveer Singh has made headlines by winning the gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle race at the Federation Cup 2026 held in Ranchi. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann congratulated him for his remarkable achievement. Gurinderveer completed the race in just 10.09 seconds, setting a new national record. In a post on ... Read more Gurinderveer Singh Sets New National Record in 100m Freestyle at Federation Cup
Shreyas Iyers First Century Arrives at the Perfect Time for Punjab Kings
Lucknow, May 24: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a crucial victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 7 wickets. Shreyas Iyer played a captains knock, scoring his first century of the season, which he deemed timely given the teams needs. Following the win, Iyer expressed his happiness, ... Read more Shreyas Iyers First Century Arrives at the Perfect Time for Punjab Kings
Arshdeep 'doesn't have the same juice as a few months back,' says Rayudu
He needs to back his skill set as well, Mark Boucher says after Arshdeep Singh conceded runs at 17.33 in Punjab Kings' win over Lucknow Super Giants
Yesterday IPL match Result LSG VS PBKS: Punjab Kings secured a crucial seven-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer smashed an unbeaten century to chase down 197. This victory propelled Punjab into the top four. Lucknow's playoff hopes ended with the loss. Josh Inglis scored 72 for Lucknow. Punjab's chase was anchored by a 140-run partnership.
'Well done, Arjun': Sachin pens emotional note after sons IPL 2026 debut
Arjun Tendulkar impressed on his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants with figures of 4-0-36-1 against Punjab Kings, including the wicket of Prabhsimran Singh. Proud father Sachin Tendulkar shared a rare emotional message, praising Arjuns patience, hard work, and attitude after waiting all season for an opportunity in IPL 2026.
IPL 2026 Super Sunday: One team waits, two chase final playoff spot
IPL 2026's league stage culminates in a thrilling finale with one playoff spot undecided. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans lead, while Sunrisers Hyderabad secure third. Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Punjab Kings vie for the final berth. Super Sunday's matches will determine which two dreams end and one advances.
PNB signs MoU with SMVDSB to offer enhanced banking benefits
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 23: Punjab National Bank (PNB) today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) to provide customized salary account services and concessional interest rates on personal loans for its employees. The MoU was formally signed by PNB Circle Head, Jammu, Pankaj Kumar Verma and Additional CEO of SMVDSB, Alok Kumar Maurya during a ceremony attended by senior officials from both organizations. Under this partnership, employees of SMVDSB will [] The post PNB signs MoU with SMVDSB to offer enhanced banking benefits appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Two arrested with grenades in Punjab
CHANDIGARH, May 23: In a breakthrough, the Punjab Police claimed to have foiled a major terror conspiracy in the state after arresting two alleged operatives linked to the Lakha gang and recovering two live military-grade hand grenades from their possession in Ludhiana. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The arrests were made during a joint operation conducted by the Ludhiana Commissionerate Police and Counter-Intelligence units against an alleged international criminal syndicate and terror-gangster nexus operating with foreign handlers. Ludhiana [] The post Two arrested with grenades in Punjab appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPL 2026: Captain Iyers Unbeaten Century Leads PBKS to Victory Over LSG
Lucknow, May 24: Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a crucial victory in the 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Saturday. Played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, PBKS defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by seven wickets, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Captain Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal ... Read more IPL 2026: Captain Iyers Unbeaten Century Leads PBKS to Victory Over LSG
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MI vs RR Match 69, IPL 2026: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction
MI vs RR Match 69, Cricket Tips : Punjab Kings have made a strong statement with a win over LSG. Now, Rajasthan Royals have a chance to surpass them and qualify for the playoffs. RR will face Mumbai Indians on Sunday at Wankhede Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST. If RR win this game, they will have a total of 16 points, which is required to qualify for the playoffs. If they lose, they will be eliminated. Meanwhile, MI have nothing to lose, and they are already out of the tournament. But Hardik Pandya and his team will hope that they can end the season on a winning note. MI vs RR: Match Details Date : May 24, 2026 (Sunday) Time : 3:30 PM IST Venue : Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai MI vs RR: Live Streaming Detail Indian fans can watch the MI vs RR clash on Star Sports Network on TV. Fans can also watch the game on the Jio Hotstar streaming platform. MI vs RR Head-to-Head in IPL Total Matches : 32 MI : 16 RR : 15 No - Result : 01 MI vs RR: Ground Pitch Report The wicket at Wankhede Stadium is good for batting. In the IPL, it is a six-hitting venue. The surface is flat, and these batters will like their time on the crease. MI vs RR Possible XIs MI : Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya (c), Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Raghu Sharma RR : Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (w), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Brijesh Sharma, Sandeep Sharma MI vs RR Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Ryan Rickelton and Vaibhav Suryavanshi are two batters to watch out for. Probable Best Bowler Jofra Archer is bowling firey spells and is taking wickets with the new ball. For MI, Corbin Bosch has bowled smartly and mixed up well at different stages. Today Match Prediction : MI are not at their best and are struggling with their form. Hence, we predict Rajasthan Royals to win this game. MI vs RR Match 69, IPL 2026, Today 2026 Match, MI vs RR 2026 Prediction, MI vs RR Predicted XIs, Injury Update for MI vs RR Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The predictions or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Arjun Tendulkar's Reaction Says It All As Pant's Blunder Costs Him Wicket
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IPL 2026: Its My First Hundred And Came At The Right Time When The Team Needed It, Says Iyer
Lucknow Super Giants: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer said his maiden IPL hundred came at the right time when the team needed it, as his unbeaten 101 guided the side to a sevenwicket win over Lucknow Super Giants and kept their IPL 2026 playoffs hopes alive after six successive defeats. Im ecstatic to be honest. Its my first hundred and came at the right time when the team needed it. We won eventually after six consecutive losses. Its a great positive and just hoping to support MI tomorrow, Iyer said after being named Player of the Match. The win has lifted PBKS to fourth on the points table, and their fate now hinges on the Rajasthan Royals clash with the Mumbai Indians. If RR win, Punjab are out; if MI prevail, Kolkata Knight Riders could still overtake PBKS on net run rate with a big win over the now eliminated Delhi Capitals. If all works well in their favour, PBKS will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator clash in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. On his batting approach, Iyer, who became the third PBKS captain to hit a century after KL Rahul and Adam Gilchrist, said, It's a surreal feeling when you finish off the game and score a century. All the batsmen dream of that. Today was one of the days when I felt super. I was in a great mindspace. I knew what I wanted, knew how the wicket was playing. Kinda reading the situation and how the wicket was playing helped me to score my runs, and the partnership was crucial. That creates the momentum in the game, and just to win it from there, I'm elated. On sharing a 140-run stand with Prabhsimran Singh, who made 69, Iyer said, I know if I give myself some time in the middle and time the ball as much as possible rather than getting on top of the ball and trying to score off a good ball. I feel it's necessary for me to stay out there as much as possible because then the runs keep coming. Prabh - the way he took on the bowlers, it takes two to tango. He seriously showed us what he's capable of. He was temperamentally active, and the communication we had in the middle was sensational. On how PBKS regrouped ahead of this clash to break a losing streak, Iyer said, We didn't say anything, just kept it simple. Rather than having meetings, putting more pressure on the boys. You kinda get lost in the previous losses when you discuss a lot. It's important that you let them be. Free flow of mind is required in crucial matches. You don't want to make them overthink in pressure situations. Today I literally told Ricky, 'let's not do any team meetings. Let's just head to the ground and do our rituals, which we've been doing consistently, and we could see the result. Iyer then praised his bowlers for pulling the game back. Elated by their performance. Even though we went 16 off the first over. Just to get the game back towards us, Azmat bowled brilliantly. The first over, which he bowled, got a wicket and saved those crucial runs. Its all about momentum in this situation, and just to get the game back, especially Yuzi, the way he came back and restricted runs. He got the crucial wicket of Rishabh Pant. Kudos to him; he leaked a lot of runs in the last game, but he showed his character. Coach Ricky Ponting lauded his captains maturity. We've done it the hard way, let's put it that way. We've done what we needed to do today. Sloppy in the field again, gave them 20 more runs than they should've got. Pretty clinical chase, especially being in trouble early. The captain he's done that all season. That's his first IPL century tonight. We'll celebrate that, and then we'll sit around and wait for those results tomorrow. There's a reason I spent as much money at the auction as I did a couple of years ago. He's a ripping guy, a very mature player now, and a very mature leader. More often than not, he keeps his emotions in check on the field. The respect he has from his players is second to none. The moment he stands in front of the group and speaks, not a single eye ball leaves a single word he says. Delighted to work with him. Really happy with the season he's had. Great to see him back in the Indian one-day team. I really think there's a bigger, brighter future for him in the Indian T20 team as well. The level of cricket we played in the first half was a level I've never seen before. And then we just made some crucial errors at different times in the last six games. Speaking about Prabhsimran, Ponting said, A terrific player. It's probably only been the last couple of years that he has realised how good he is. He and Priyansh have been outstanding for us the last couple of seasons. Seeing him play a mature innings tonight in a good run chase will do him a world of good. We'll try to get the boys together and watch it (the RR-MI game). I really think there's a bigger, brighter future for him in the Indian T20 team as well. The level of cricket we played in the first half was a level I've never seen before. And then we just made some crucial errors at different times in the last six games. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But at the same time, you know batting gets easier in the second innings at Ekana. Sometimes, ideas without accountability are the hardest thing to do. As a team, we want to look at the positives Definitely a lot of positives. Its been a long season, we promise to come back stronger next year. Article Source: IANS
I spent big money on Shreyas Iyer for a reason: Ponting after PBKS revive playoff hopes
Shreyas Iyer's maiden IPL century powered Punjab Kings to a crucial seven-wicket victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Head coach Ricky Ponting lauded Iyer's leadership and temperament, highlighting his significant investment in the player. The win, ending a six-match losing streak, now sees PBKS await other results to determine their playoff fate.
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Shreyas Iyer's maiden IPL ton keeps Punjab Kings in the hunt for playoff spot
The PBKS skipper helped break their six-match losing streak, as they sealed a chase of 200 against a depleted Lucknow Super Giants to breach the top four on the points table again
IPL Playoffs Scenario After PBKS Beat LSG: What The Result Means For RR, KKR, Punjab And DC
The last remaining spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs will be decided on Sunday
IPL 2026: Iyers Unbeaten 101 Helps PBKS Keep Playoffs Hopes Alive, Beat LSG By Seven Wickets (ld)
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Captain Shreyas Iyer struck his maiden IPL century to guide Punjab Kings to a sevenwicket win over Lucknow Super Giants and break their six-game losing streak to keep their playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday. In response to LSGs 196/6, Punjab hunted down the target in 18 overs, with Iyer unbeaten on 101 off 51 balls, studded with 11 fours and five sixes coming at a strike-rate of 198.04. Apart from wowing the crowd with his sublime timing, strong pick-up of deliveries and bottom-handed shots, Iyer also shared a crucial 140-run stand with Prabhsimran Singh, who hit 69 off 39 balls. The win has lifted PBKS to fourth on the points table, and their fate now hinges on the Rajasthan Royals clash with the Mumbai Indians. If RR win, Punjab are out; if MI prevail, Kolkata Knight Riders could still overtake PBKS on net run rate with a big win over the now eliminated Delhi Capitals. If all works well in their favour, PBKS will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator clash in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. The chase began dramatically as Priyansh Arya fell first ball to Mohammed Shami, caught on the pull for a golden duck. Cooper Connolly counterattacked with four boundaries in the second over, before being castled by Mohammed Shami and leaving PBKS at 22/2 in 2.2 overs. Iyer joined Prabhsimran and the pair steadied the innings. Iyer struck successive fours off Mohsin Khan and Shami, while Prabhsimran found his rhythm with inventive strokes and used the bowlers pace to his advantage. The partnership blossomed after Power-play as Prabhsimran dropped on 20 by Pant off Arjun Tendulkar, and got his fifty in 28 balls. Iyer, meanwhile, cut and drove with authority to get his fifty in 33 balls. The boundaries flowed freely before Arjun trapped Prabhsimran lbw for 69. But Iyer pressed on, smashing three sixes in one Shami over to all but seal the contest. Fittingly, Iyer launched a slower ball from Mohsin over cow corner to complete his maiden IPL hundred and clinch an important victory for PBKS. For Iyer, the century was a moment of relief and joy - helmet off, arms aloft, as he was embraced by teammates over ending a six-game losing streak and PBKS playoffs hopes still very much alive. Even as PBKS rejoiced in the glow of a much-needed victory in a must-win clash, LSGs tenth defeat of the season also confirmed that they will finish at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table. Previously, riding on Josh Ingliss fluent 72 off 44 balls and Abdul Samads unbeaten 37 off 20 deliveries, LSG posted 196/6, though it looked like they finished well short of a par score. Inglis didn't see much of the strike in the first few overs, as he lost partners from the other end. But he slowly came into his own to add 49 runs for the third wicket and shared a 65-run partnership with Rishabh Pant. Inglis came into his own during the middle overs to hit nine fours and two sixes in all in his knock, coming at a strike-rate of 163.64. At 147/4 in 15 overs, LSG were primed for a big finish, but losing Inglis was huge for them, though Samad did show some fight with a late cameo. For PBKS, Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen were the standout bowlers with two scalps each. The innings began briskly for LSG, though they suffered early setbacks. Arshin Kulkarni and Nicholas Pooran fell cheaply, leaving the hosts two down inside the Power-play. Inglis did not see much of the strike initially, but once it had settled, he counterattacked with authority. Badoni joined Inglis and the pair steadied the innings before the former was stumped off Chahal for 43. Inglis then found another partner in Pant, and together they pushed the score past 100. With Inglis striking cleanly through the middle overs, LSG looked assured for a big total, though they lost Pant for 26. But Inglis dismissal checked their momentum, leaving Samad to shoulder the responsibility in the death overs after Mukul Choudhary fell cheaply. Samad rose to the occasion with crisp strokes through point and midwicket to take LSG past the 190-mark, which was inadequate to stop Iyer and PBKS from getting a clinical win. Badoni joined Inglis and the pair steadied the innings before the former was stumped off Chahal for 43. Inglis then found another partner in Pant, and together they pushed the score past 100. With Inglis striking cleanly through the middle overs, LSG looked assured for a big total, though they lost Pant for 26. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Lucknow Super Giants 196/6 in 20 overs (Josh Inglis 72, Ayush Badoni 43; Yuzvendra Chahal 2-25, Marco Jansen 2-33) lost to Punjab Kings 200/3 in 18 overs (Shreyas Iyer 101 not out, Prabhsimran Singh 69; Mohammed Shami 2-45, Arjun Tendulkar 1-36) by seven wickets Article Source: IANS
IPL playoffs: Did Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings qualify after beating Lucknow? Check details
Shreyas Iyer's brilliant unbeaten 101 powered Punjab Kings to a crucial seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, ending a six-match losing streak. This win keeps their IPL playoff hopes alive, but their fate now hinges on other results. Punjab needs to defeat LSG and hope Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals lose their respective matches to secure a spot.
IPL 2026: Iyers Unbeaten 101 Helps PBKS Keep Playoff Hopes Alive, Beat LSG By Seven Wickets
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Shreyas Iyer struck his maiden IPL century to guide Punjab Kings to a sevenwicket win over Lucknow Super Giants and break their six-game losing streak to keep their IPL 2026 playoffs hopes alive here at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday. In response to LSGs 196/6, Punjab hunted down the target in 18 overs, with Iyer unbeaten on 101 off 51 balls, studded with 11 fours and five sixes coming at a strike-rate of 198.04. Apart from wowing the crowd with his sublime timing, strong pick-up of deliveries and bottom-handed shots, Iyer also shared a crucial 140-run stand with Prabhsimran Singh, who hit 69 off 39 balls. The win has lifted PBKS to fourth on the points table, and their fate now hinges on the Rajasthan Royals clash with the Mumbai Indians. If RR win, Punjab are out; if MI prevail, Kolkata Knight Riders could still overtake PBKS on net run rate with a big win over the now eliminated Delhi Capitals. If all works well in their favour, PBKS will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator clash in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. The chase began dramatically as Priyansh Arya fell first ball to Mohammed Shami, caught on the pull for a golden duck. Cooper Connolly counterattacked with four boundaries in the second over, before being castled by Mohammed Shami and leaving PBKS at 22/2 in 2.2 overs. Iyer joined Prabhsimran and the pair steadied the innings. Iyer struck successive fours off Mohsin Khan and Shami, while Prabhsimran found his rhythm with inventive strokes and used the bowlers pace to his advantage. The partnership blossomed after Power-play as Prabhsimran dropped on 20 by Pant off Arjun Tendulkar, and got his fifty in 28 balls. Iyer, meanwhile, cut and drove with authority to get his fifty in 33 balls. The boundaries flowed freely before Arjun trapped Prabhsimran lbw for 69. But Iyer pressed on, smashing three sixes in one Shami over to all but seal the contest. Fittingly, Iyer launched a slower ball from Mohsin over cow corner to complete his maiden IPL hundred and clinch an important victory for PBKS. For Iyer, the century was a moment of relief and joy - helmet off, arms aloft, as he was embraced by teammates over ending a six-game losing streak and PBKS playoffs hopes still very much alive. Even as PBKS rejoiced in the glow of a much-needed victory in a must-win clash, LSGs tenth defeat of the season also confirmed that they will finish at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table. Iyer, meanwhile, cut and drove with authority to get his fifty in 33 balls. The boundaries flowed freely before Arjun trapped Prabhsimran lbw for 69. But Iyer pressed on, smashing three sixes in one Shami over to all but seal the contest. Fittingly, Iyer launched a slower ball from Mohsin over cow corner to complete his maiden IPL hundred and clinch an important victory for PBKS. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Lucknow Super Giants 196/6 in 20 overs (Josh Inglis 72, Ayush Badoni 43; Yuzvendra Chahal 2-25, Marco Jansen 2-33) lost to Punjab Kings 200/3 in 18 overs (Shreyas Iyer 101 not out, Prabhsimran Singh 69; Mohammed Shami 2-45, Arjun Tendulkar 1-36) by seven wickets Article Source: IANS
Punjab Kings secured a crucial seven-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants. Skipper Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 101 led the chase. This win keeps Punjab's playoff hopes alive. They now await the outcome of other matches to determine their fate. The team's performance was a significant boost after a string of losses.
Shreyas Iyers maiden IPL hundred keeps PBKS in playoffs race, beat LSG by 7 wickets
Lucknow: Punjab Kings rediscovered their winning touch after six defeats in a row through skipper Shreyas Iyers majestic unbeaten 101 as they handed Lucknow Super Giants a seven-wicket towelling to stay alive in the IPL playoffs race here on Saturday. Shreyas, whose maiden IPL hundred came off 51 balls, and Prabhsimran Singh (69, 39 balls) Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
IPL 2026 points table: PBKS move into top four with crucial win over LSG
Punjab Kings reignited their IPL 2026 playoff aspirations with a vital victory, ending a six-match losing streak. Captain Shreyas Iyer's maiden century propelled PBKS to fourth place. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the top spot despite a loss, joined in the playoffs by Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The race for the final playoff berth intensifies.
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IPL 2026: Slower Balls Did Help Now And Then, But Its All In All A Good Wicket, Says Jansen
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Punjab Kings leftarm seam-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen described Lucknow Super Giants total of 196/6 as competitive, while noting that while slower balls had some effect, the surface overall at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium remained good for batting. Slower balls did help now and then, but its all in all a good wicket. Yeah, it felt like the oddball would hold a bit, but the older the ball got, it felt like a decent wicket to bat on. You had to be creative in terms of your changeups and stuff like that. Luckily, its a big field, so as a bowler, you have a lot to play with, Jansen said to broadcasters after the first innings ended. Jansen, who picked 2-33, admitted he was relieved to finally get back among the wickets. I am just happy to take a wicket after a long time. Nice feeling to contribute with the ball again for the team. Happy I put in a decent performance, he remarked. Asked about advice for the batting unit chasing 197, Jansen quipped, I think I should ask them for advice. No, I think the guys up top know what they have to do; they know what they do best. So let them just go out and have a good crack at it. Jansen, who picked 2-33, admitted he was relieved to finally get back among the wickets. I am just happy to take a wicket after a long time. Nice feeling to contribute with the ball again for the team. Happy I put in a decent performance, he remarked. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But they have been winless in their last six outings and need to win over LSG while hoping for other results to go in their favour to enter the last four stage and set up an Eliminator clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Josh Inglis Top-scores With 72 As LSG Post 196/6 Against PBKS
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Riding on Josh Ingliss fluent 72 off 44 balls and Abdul Samads unbeaten 37 off 20 deliveries, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) posted 196/6 against Punjab Kings in their final league clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday. Inglis didn't see much of the strike in the first few overs, as he lost partners from the other end. But he slowly came into his own to add 49 runs for the third wicket and shared a 65-run partnership with Rishabh Pant. Inglis came into his own during the middle overs to hit nine fours and two sixes in all in his knock, coming at a strike-rate of 163.64. At 147/4 in 15 overs, LSG were primed for a big finish, but losing Inglis was huge for them. Though Samad did show some fight with a late cameo, LSG will reckon they ended at least 10-15 runs short of a par score on a good batting pitch. For PBKS, Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen were the standout bowlers with two scalps each, as the side needs to win this game and then hope RR lose to MI to enter the playoffs. The innings began briskly for LSG, though they suffered early setbacks. Arshin Kulkarni and Nicholas Pooran fell cheaply, leaving the hosts two down inside the Power-play. Inglis did not see much of the strike initially, but once it had settled, he counterattacked with authority. Badoni joined Inglis and the pair steadied the innings before the former was stumped off Chahal for 43. Inglis then found another partner in Pant, and together they pushed the score past 100. With Inglis striking cleanly through the middle overs, LSG looked assured for a big total, though they lost Pant for 26. But Inglis dismissal checked their momentum, leaving Samad to shoulder the responsibility in the death overs after Mukul Choudhary fell cheaply. Samad rose to the occasion with crisp strokes through point and midwicket to take LSG past the 190-mark. The question now is whether it will be enough for LSG to defend against PBKS, who must win to stay in playoff contention. LSG, already out of the race for the playoffs, will look to their bowlers to defend the total. But Inglis dismissal checked their momentum, leaving Samad to shoulder the responsibility in the death overs after Mukul Choudhary fell cheaply. Samad rose to the occasion with crisp strokes through point and midwicket to take LSG past the 190-mark. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Lucknow Super Giants 196/6 in 20 overs (Josh Inglis 72, Ayush Badoni 43; Yuzvendra Chahal 2-25, Marco Jansen 2-33) against Punjab Kings Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians Rope In Lomror And Ahir As Replacements For De Kock And Bawa
DY Patil T20 Cup: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as replacements for Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa, who were previously ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season due to various injuries. Wicketkeeper-batter de Kock sustained a tendon injury in his left wrist before MIs game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 29, while seam-bowling all-rounder Bawa suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb against Punjab Kings on May 14. Both players featured in only three matches for MI this season. Lomror, a lefthanded batting allrounder from Rajasthan, has played 40 IPL matches and previously represented Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He was also a part of the Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans squads but did not get a game. He now joins MI for Rs 50 lakh. Wicketkeeper-batter de Kock sustained a tendon injury in his left wrist before MIs game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 29, while seam-bowling all-rounder Bawa suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb against Punjab Kings on May 14. Both players featured in only three matches for MI this season. Also Read: Live Cricket Score MI are currently at ninth spot on the points table with eight points from 12 games and have already been eliminated from the playoffs race. They will look to sign off on a high in front of their home crowd when they face the Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday afternoon. A tenth defeat, though, would leave MI at the ignominy of finishing at the bottom spot of the IPL 2026 table. Article Source: IANS
RCB Faces Major Setback as Jacob Bethel is Ruled Out for IPL 2026 Season
New Delhi, May 23: The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have received a significant blow ahead of the IPL 2026 playoffs. All-rounder Jacob Bethel has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to an injury sustained to his left ring finger during a match against Punjab Kings (PBKS). Bethel will return to England ... Read more RCB Faces Major Setback as Jacob Bethel is Ruled Out for IPL 2026 Season
Ayush Badoni was in great form during Lucknow Super Giants' match against Punjab Kings. Playing a very uncharacteristic knock, the LSG No. 4 batter slammed 43 off just 18 balls
Atmosphere In Team Positive, But Inconsistency Has Hurt Delhi Capitals, Says Ian Bell
Kolkata Knight Riders: Delhi Capitals assistant coach Ian Bell said the mood in the camp remains upbeat despite the highstakes clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Eden Gardens on Sunday evening. At the same time, Bell admitted that consistency has been the missing link in their campaign. DC, currently at eighth spot with 12 points, must not only get a big win over KKR, but also rely on favorable outcomes from other remaining matches. Weve had a couple of down days, and the guys have trained really well yesterday. The spirits are good. Obviously, we know theres a big game tonight and a big game before us tomorrow. Were doing everything we can at the moment, training and preparation, just to win our next game. I think thats the important thing. Weve got to turn up here in the right attitude to get a win tomorrow. But the atmosphere around the group is brilliant. Certainly through the playing group, theres some really good characters that have stuck together through some highs and lows, so its in a positive way, said Bell in the pre-match press conference. On facing KKR, who are in the midst of a resurgence in the second half of the season, Bell said, Another class team, isnt it? Obviously, were on the wrong end of a bad result at home against KKR. We know, and Ive worked with the likes of Finn Allen, and we know the qualities they have with Narine. All the way through their team is world-class players, so we know we have to turn up tomorrow and put in a really good performance, probably one of our best performances of the season so far. Bell further admitted that inconsistency has hurt DC and felt it's an area they can look to improve upon in the 2027 season. I think most teams will say that, the teams that arent in the top four are down to consistency. I think weve proven this season that we can score 265 and then follow that up by being bowled out for 70. We couldnt defend 265 as well with the ball. So there have been times when weve been brilliant, and then there have been times when we havent been good enough. We know in the IPL, when you have your opportunities against these teams, you have to take them, and I think thats probably where we have to be honest and say we havent taken those key moments. We lost the game against GT off the last ball and, as I said, the game against Punjab, where we scored 265 and didnt defend it. You turn those into wins, and suddenly, if we win tomorrow, were on 18 points and looking at the top two. So the margins are so small in IPL, and thats why, as a coach and as a player, you want to be in this league because youre in the highest pressure against the best players in the world, with the biggest fan base and the best stadiums. We lost the game against GT off the last ball and, as I said, the game against Punjab, where we scored 265 and didnt defend it. You turn those into wins, and suddenly, if we win tomorrow, were on 18 points and looking at the top two. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I think at times weve been a bit guilty of not seeing the game through. As I said, two different results with fine margins, and were suddenly guaranteed top four. But you have to be ruthless in those opportunities, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Rope In Emanjot Chahal As Replacement For Injured Ravi Singh
Rajasthan Royals (RR), have signed Punjab left-arm spinner Emanjot Chahal as a replacement for wicketkeeperbatter Ravi Singh, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a hamstring injury.
IPL 2026: Try To Keep Things Quite Simple, Focus On Controlling The Controllables, Says Nayar
Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar said his approach ahead of their crucial clash against Delhi Capitals is to keep things quite simple and focus on controlling the controllables, stressing that preparation and consistency matter more than worrying about outcome at this stage in IPL 2026. After a disastrous start to the season in which KKR lost six of their first seven matches, the three-time winners scripted a remarkable turnaround by winning six of their next seven games. The equation now is straightforward but steep: - KKR must DC and hope that both Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals lose their respective fixtures to sneak into the playoffs. I try to keep things quite simple and focus on controlling the controllables. Often, when you come to this stage of the tournament, you think about the fact that if things are meant to be, they will happen. The important thing for us is that we have a game tomorrow, and the preparation we need to play a game of cricket. Whenever you are representing a franchise, whenever you are playing in the IPL, that preparation remains the same. The consequences are out of our control. What we can control is walking out tomorrow and playing the best cricket we can. So, more than nervousness, I think the focus is on preparation and playing good cricket tomorrow, said Nayar in the pre-match press conference. Asked whether he would be following PBKS and RR matches and what sparked KKRs turnaround, Nayar said consistency in messaging and trust in players had been the key to reviving their campaign. To answer your first question, I try to watch every game in the IPL. You want to watch all teams and understand what they are doing because, as they say, it becomes part of your routine during these two months. As for the turnaround, I would put it down to consistency. I often talk about adversity, and when you are in difficult situations, the one thing a leadership group can do is remain consistent with the players. The messaging did not change much. The trust in the players did not change. The way we looked at our players did not change. When everything around you starts to feel like it is crumbling, you have to stay strong and stick to your core values as a team and as individuals. Sometimes, it takes time for people to understand their roles and what the team is trying to achieve. We talk about momentum being key in team sport, and once that momentum starts to build, belief starts to grow too. I think the hardest thing in the IPL is to remain consistent as an individual amid all the noise around you. As a group, we have tried to do exactly that, he elaborated. Speaking about the challenge that DC brings, Nayar stated, Any opponent in the IPL is a strong opponent. All teams are beautifully balanced. They have the best players in the world, the best Indian players, and young cricketers eager to make a name for themselves. We talk about momentum being key in team sport, and once that momentum starts to build, belief starts to grow too. I think the hardest thing in the IPL is to remain consistent as an individual amid all the noise around you. As a group, we have tried to do exactly that, he elaborated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score As I said, our approach has remained very consistent, and we want to continue with that. We assess the opposition and try to understand them, but eventually, on the day, the team that plays better cricket usually wins. That is what we are trying to do. At the same time, respecting the opposition and the talent they possess is something we will always do and have always done, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
'I'd say sorry': Why Rishabh Pant apologised in LSG's last game
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant apologized to fans for a disappointing IPL 2026 season, as his team, already out of playoff contention, faced Punjab Kings. Pant acknowledged the tough campaign, promising a 100% effort in their final league match. Punjab Kings, needing a win to stay alive, opted to bowl first.
Rishabh Pant Says 'Sorry' During Toss In LSG vs PBKS Game. This Is The Reason
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant issued an apology during toss time of the IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS).
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IPL 2026: RR Rope In Emanjot Chahal As Replacement For Injured Ravi Singh
TATA Indian Premier League: Winner of the inaugural edition, Rajasthan Royals (RR), have signed Punjab leftarm spinner Emanjot Chahal as a replacement for wicketkeeperbatter Ravi Singh, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a hamstring injury. It is understood that Ravi sustained the injury while fielding in RRs clash against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 17. Rajasthan Royals (RR) have signed Emanjot Chahal as a replacement for wicketkeeperbatter Ravi Singh, who has been ruled out of the remainder of TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a hamstring injury, the IPL said in a statement on Saturday. Emanjot, the 21-year-old allrounder from Patiala, has represented Punjab in domestic cricket. He boasts of a top score of 83 in firstclass cricket and has taken 11 wickets in three matches with his leftarm spin and will now join RR for a fee of INR 30 lakh. RR, meanwhile, will face fivetime champions Mumbai Indians in their final league stage match at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday afternoon, with their playoff hopes hanging by a slim thread. A win will secure them a place in the Eliminator clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad as the fourthplaced team in the points table. Emanjot, the 21-year-old allrounder from Patiala, has represented Punjab in domestic cricket. He boasts of a top score of 83 in firstclass cricket and has taken 11 wickets in three matches with his leftarm spin and will now join RR for a fee of INR 30 lakh. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With KKRs fixture scheduled after their own, RR, currently at fourth spot on the points table with 14 points, will look to avoid permutations and beat MI to hold on to their current position. Earlier in the season, RR defeated MI by 27 runs in a raincurtailed clash in Guwahati, with Yashasvi Jaiswal hitting an unbeaten 77. Article Source: IANS
PBKS bowl in must-win match, Arjun Tendulkar debuts for LSG
Marco Jansen and Vijaykumar Vyshak slot in for Punjab Kings, who need to win this game to stay alive in the competition
IPL 2026: Jansen, Vyshak Return As PBKS Elect To Bowl Against LSG, No Marsh, Tendulkar Included
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Marco Jansen and Vyshak Vijaykumar have come in for Punjab Kings as captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in a must-win Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday. PBKS come into Saturdays clash after being winless in their last six outings, but still have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs if they beat LSG. They would also need to finish above Kolkata Knight Riders on net run rate (NRR), and hope Rajasthan Royals lose to Mumbai Indians on Sunday afternoon. PBKS had beaten LSG by 54 runs in the previous meeting between the two teams this season in New Chandigarh. After winning the toss, Iyer said, It is suddenly exciting (on being in a do-or-die situation). It's like a do-or-die game for us. I would rather do. So looking forward to the challenge. Never been in this situation before, as in the league table. But the boys are super excited. They're eagerly waiting to see how it turns out at the end of the day. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant said left-arm pace bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar is making his debut for LSG, while Arshin Kulkarni also comes into the team, along with Mohammed Shami, especially with Mitchell Marsh not available. We would have bowled first as well. This wicket is good for cricket regardless of bowling or batting. This is one of the better batting wickets; it could be a high-scoring match. It's been a tough season, but at the same time, there has been a lot of learning, both for the team and personally. Id say sorry to the fans; they have come from all over UP. It's been tough going for us, but we'll give our 100 percent today. Playing XIs: Lucknow Super Giants: Josh Inglis, Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (wk), Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Arjun Tendulkar, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, and Mohsin Khan Impact substitutes: Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Rathi, M Siddharth, Himmat Singh, and Akash Singh Lucknow Super Giants: Josh Inglis, Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (wk), Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Arjun Tendulkar, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, and Mohsin Khan Also Read: Live Cricket Score Impact substitutes: Harpreet Brar, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Vishnu Vinod, and Pravin Dubey Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026 Playoffs Scenarios For All Teams In Contention Ahead Of LSG vs PBKS
On Saturday, Punjab Kings face Lucknow Super Giants, while Sunday will see two matches - Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals
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LSG vs PBKS LIVE Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Updates: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants.
IPL Live: Arjun Tendulkar Included In LSG's Playing XI, PBKS Opt To Bowl
LSG vs PBKS LIVE Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Updates: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants.
LIVE IPL LSGvPBKS: Punjab Kings Win Toss, Choose to Field
Punjab Kings Win Toss, Choose to Field
IPL 2026: Results Are Disappointing, But Vibe Remains Positive, Says LSGs Inglis Ahead PBKS Clash
Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wicketkeeperbatter Josh Inglis has conceded the results in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 have been disappointing for the franchise, but maintained that the atmosphere in the camp remains upbeat, with the focus firmly on finishing the tournament strongly. LSG never had the momentum in their favour in IPL 2026 and were knocked out early from the race to the playoffs. The side needs a win in their final league game against the Punjab Kings in Lucknow to sign off on a high and get themselves out of being wooden spooners in the points table. Its been nice to contribute individually, but its a shame how the season has unfolded. Its certainly not how we wanted to finish, but on a personal level, Ive enjoyed the challenge. As I said, the results are disappointing, but the vibe remains positive. We have a fantastic group of people here. The emphasis right now is on finishing the tournament strongly; we are still playing to win every game, and there is still plenty to play for in terms of pride and momentum, Inglis said in a pre-match chat with the broadcasters. Reflecting on his role at the top of the order, where hes made 194 runs in four innings, Inglis explained the demands of batting in the format. It is fairly simple, really. When you're batting at the top of the order in this format, you dont have much time to build an innings in the traditional sense; you have to get on with it as quickly as possible. On preparations and adaptability, Inglis added, You do your homework before the game, looking at previous matches played on this specific wicket and studying the opposition, but you must adapt quickly. You dont have a long window to settle in, so you must identify your best scoring options immediately while maintaining a really positive mindset. Reflecting on his role at the top of the order, where hes made 194 runs in four innings, Inglis explained the demands of batting in the format. It is fairly simple, really. When you're batting at the top of the order in this format, you dont have much time to build an innings in the traditional sense; you have to get on with it as quickly as possible. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Having played with many of these guys last year, Ive spent a lot of time around them, and I know their skill sets well. Thats definitely a bonus heading into tonight, but it doesn't guarantee success. Hopefully, I can turn that knowledge into a big score. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Play For Playoff Spot, Mumbai For Pride In Wankhede Decider
Indian Premier League: Before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, neither the Mumbai Indians nor the Rajasthan Royals would have imagined that their last match of the preliminary round at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday would turn out to be so crucial not only for them but for the entire league. Both teams have everything to play for -- RR for the playoff spot, MI for their pride, and to avoid finishing at the bottom of the pile. The outcome of the match will decide the fourth spot in the playoffs -- if Rajasthan Royals, who are on 14 points, win the match, they will move to 16 and beyond the reach of Punjab Kings, who are on 13 and at maximum move to 15 points at most by winning their last league match against Lucknow Super Giants. Winning the match will also help five-time champions Mumbai Indians avoid the wooden spoon as they are currently tied with Lucknow Super Giants on eight points and have a better Net Run Rate. So, the last day of league action in the IPL 2026 will start with a make-or-break afternoon for Rajasthan Royals, who will be getting into it with their fortunes in their hands, with the two teams engaging in the final day game of the season. The winner of the inaugural edition of IPL has had an up-and-down season so far and are coming into Sunday's encounter after ending a three-match losing streak with a win over bottom-placed LSG. They had started their campaign with four wins, but then lost their way, posting indifferent results due to inconsistent performances. Rajasthans campaign has been powered by explosive starts at the top provided by the explosive Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who have been in sensational form, piling up exactly 589 runs in just 293 balls at a strike rate exceeding 200. Sooryavanshi has already scored a century and blasted a 38-ball 93 in their previous match against LSG. Dhruv Jurel struck an unbeaten 53 in that match while Jaiswal led them in the absence of regular skipper Ryan Parag. Rajasthan Royals' fearless approach with the bat has consistently set the tone for their campaign, while Jofra Archer has spearheaded the bowling attack with 18 wickets, striking when it matters most. Sandeep Sharma and Dasun Shanaka will be crucial on Sunday as they will be with Yash Raj Punja coming into the game after claiming 2-38 against LSG. In contrast, the Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, have endured a season to forget. They made history by winning their season opener for the first time in 14 years, but things went downhill soon after as they lost matches in clusters. Their batting has lacked rhythm and consistency, though they have registered the most centuries by a team this season with three individual hundreds. The biggest contributing factor to their dismal campaign was the poor form of talismanic pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who had gone wicketless in his first five matches of the season. Though they have found performers like Ashwani Kumar, Raj Angad Bawa, and Raghu Sharma, they have failed to produce consistently good performances, making this campaign a tough one to digest. But MI now have one final chance to salvage some pride and end their season on a winning note while avoiding finishing at the bottom of the table. They will have to keep the rampaging Rajasthan Royals batters in check and then produce one more noteworthy performance with the bat, something that will help them leave the Wankhede on Sunday night with hope for the next season. With Wankhede set to host the final day game of the league stage and emotions running high, everything is in play, pride for one, qualification for the other. Will Rajasthan seize the moment, or will Mumbai script one last twist and play the perfect spoiler? Squads: With Wankhede set to host the final day game of the league stage and emotions running high, everything is in play, pride for one, qualification for the other. Will Rajasthan seize the moment, or will Mumbai script one last twist and play the perfect spoiler? Also Read: Live Cricket Score Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Adam Milne, Kuldeep Sen, and Kwena Maphaka. Article Source: IANS
Lucknow Super Giant vs Punjab Kings Live Score Updates, IPL 2026: Head-to-Head
How Punjab Kings can qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs
The IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies as Punjab Kings face a must-win game against Lucknow Super Giants. Even with a victory, their qualification hinges on the outcomes of Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Delhi Capitals matches. Punjab Kings need specific results to advance without relying on net run rate.
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LSG vs PBKS Pitch Report: Lucknow Super Giants face Punjab Kings in their final home game of IPL 2026. Punjab Kings need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The match will be played at the Ekana Stadium under hot conditions. The pitch is expected to favor spinners. Both teams have announced their squads for the crucial encounter.
IPL 2026: When And Where To Watch KKR Vs DC, Know All Details
Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals will enter Sundays IPL 2026 league-stage finale at Eden Gardens knowing their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. While both teams are still mathematically alive in the race for the final knockout berth, qualification scenarios remain heavily dependent on results elsewhere. The key equation centres around Punjab Kings clash against the already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday. A Punjab victory would officially end Delhis campaign and leave KKR requiring a massive win over DC to overcome Punjabs superior net run-rate. Even a narrow PBKS victory would mean Kolkata need a huge margin of victory to stay in contention. Both teams will also hope for Mumbai Indians to defeat Rajasthan Royals in the first game on Sunday, the penultimate match of the league stage, with RR capable of sealing qualification by reaching 16 points. Delhis inconsistent campaign has largely revolved around the performances of KL Rahul, who has scored 533 runs at a strike rate above 171. The return of David Miller has strengthened the middle order, but underwhelming bowling displays from Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have hurt DC throughout the season. KKR, meanwhile, have staged a strong comeback after an injury-hit start disrupted their bowling unit. Six wins in their last seven matches have revived Kolkatas hopes and restored momentum heading into the final league fixture. When: Sunday, May 24, 7:30 IST Where: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Where to watch: The KKR vs DC match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Squads: Where to watch: The KKR vs DC match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (captain), KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Karun Nair, David Miller, Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Nitish Rana, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Lungi Ngidi, Vipraj Nigam, Sahil Parakh, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Ajay Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi Dar, Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson, and Rehan Ahmed Article Source: IANS
IPL Live: Punjab Kings battle LSG in must-win clash to stay alive in playoff race
SRH is getting better by the day and with Pat Cummins at the helm, this team can be a difficult opponent in the play-offs. Meanwhile Punjab Kings is hoping to qualify, and needs to win against LSG and equally hope that other results go in its favour. An interesting weekend ahead this IPL, says Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan.
IPL 2026: Big boost for PBKS as LSG star Mitch Marsh to miss clash tonight
Lucknow Super Giants will be without their star opener Mitchell Marsh for their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings. Marsh has departed for Pakistan's ODI series, leaving LSG without their leading run-scorer. This match is crucial for PBKS's playoff hopes, as they need a win and favorable results elsewhere.
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PBKS Have Had Enough Opportunities To Seal A Playoff Spot, But Failed To Take Them: Sehwag
Lucknow Super Giants: Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes Punjab Kings (PBKS) are under immense pressure heading into their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), insisting the team cannot afford another slip-up in the race for the playoffs. Punjab, who started the season strongly before suffering a dramatic slump in form, now face a must-win scenario to keep their qualification hopes alive. Punjab Kings cannot afford to lose this game against Lucknow. There will not be a second chance. They have had enough opportunities to seal a playoff spot, but failed to take them, Sehwag told JioStar. Sehwag pointed to Punjabs inconsistency with both bat and ball as the major reason behind their recent struggles. Their batting has let them down in crucial moments, and their bowling has lacked discipline. Sometimes the law of averages catches up when you win too many games, but Punjab have been on the wrong side of it lately, he added. The former opener also felt conditions in Dharamshala worked against Punjab, but suggested the shift to Lucknow could offer the side a fresh start, as he said, Dharamshala did not suit them at all the conditions were tricky, and they struggled to adapt. Maybe the conditions in Lucknow will be better for them. Despite LSG being out of contention, Sehwag warned that their fearless approach could make them even more dangerous against a pressure-heavy Punjab side. But Lucknow are a dangerous side. Their batting lineup is packed with match-winners, and they have nothing to lose. That freedom can make them even more unpredictable. They will play without pressure, while Punjab will carry all the weight of qualification, Sehwag mentioned. Calling the contest a battle of temperament as much as skill, Sehwag added, It will be a test of nerves as much as skill. If Punjab want to stay alive, they need to bring their A game in all departments. Sehwag also identified Mitchell Marsh as the biggest threat to Punjabs bowling attack, especially in the powerplay. Mitchell Marsh will be a big challenge for Punjab's bowling attack. Even in the last two seasons, when Punjab made the final, their bowling was never their strongest suit, he said. He further highlighted Punjabs lack of a dependable middle-overs wicket-taker. They have lacked a reliable wicket-taker in the middle overs, and that weakness has been exposed time and again. They will struggle against Marsh, especially in the powerplay where he is most dangerous. Marsh has been in tremendous form at the top of the order for LSG and has posed as a threat for the opposition team, despite LSGs struggles. Explaining Marshs impact, Sehwag said, His ability to pick length early and clear the boundaries with ease makes him a handful on any surface. However, Sehwag remains hopeful that Punjab can recover in time to keep their playoff hopes alive. The only thing that could help Punjab is leaving Dharamshala. A change of venue and fresh conditions might give them a boost. Sometimes a new ground brings a change in mindset, he said. However, Sehwag remains hopeful that Punjab can recover in time to keep their playoff hopes alive. Also Read: Live Cricket Score They began the season with back-to-back wins, showing their hard work and intent. But six straight losses have hurt their morale and brought their campaign to the brink. Still, this Punjab side has strong players who have fought back before. Article Source: IANS
SRH's Batting Dominance At Home Is Their Biggest Strength: Sehwag
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Former India opener Virender Sehwag hailed Sunrisers Hyderabads explosive batting approach at home after their commanding 55-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash in Hyderabad on Friday night. SRH piled up a massive 255/4 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, powered by blistering knocks from Ishan Kishan (79 off 46), Abhishek Sharma (56 off 22) and Heinrich Klaasen (51 off 24). In reply, RCB were restricted to 200/4 despite fighting contributions from Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya and Venkatesh Iyer. Analysing SRHs dominance at home, Sehwag said their ability to post daunting first-innings totals has become their biggest weapon and pointed out that SRH raised the bar even further against RCB by posting 255, leaving the visitors under scoreboard pressure from the outset. SRH's batting dominance at home is their biggest strength. When they win the toss and bat first, they are at their best. They have consistently put up 230 to 240 runs on the board. That kind of total puts immediate pressure on the chasing team. Against RCB, they went even higher, posting 255. That made the chase extremely tough from the very first over. RCB came out with the intent to go after the target, but everyone knew that if the powerplay didn't go their way, the match would be in SRH's control, Sehwag told JioStar RCB began aggressively through Venkatesh Iyers quickfire 44 off 19 balls, but the wickets of Iyer, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal after the powerplay tilted the contest firmly in Hyderabads favour. And that is exactly what happened. Once RCB lost wickets after the end of the powerplay, the required rate kept climbing, and the game slipped away. On flat tracks, setting a massive total and then letting the scoreboard pressure do the rest has become SRH's signature move at home, he added. Sehwag also weighed in on Venkatesh Iyers impressive form and the selection dilemma it has created for RCB ahead of their upcoming matches, saying, Venkatesh Iyer is at his best when batting in the top order. He played his best knocks for KKR in that position. For RCB, he hasn't had many chances at his preferred spot. The former opener referenced Iyers recent performances, including a match-winning 73 against the Punjab Kings and his attacking start against SRH But when Rajat Patidar was injured, he came in at number four against Punjab and played a match-winning 73. Then against SRH, he opened the innings and played a quickfire 44, giving RCB the start they needed in a 256-run chase, he stated. With Phil Salt nearing full fitness, Sehwag believes RCB now face a positive selection headache but made it clear who he would leave out. But when Rajat Patidar was injured, he came in at number four against Punjab and played a match-winning 73. Then against SRH, he opened the innings and played a quickfire 44, giving RCB the start they needed in a 256-run chase, he stated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Backing Iyers aggressive intent at the top, Sehwag added, Iyer's intent against Hyderabad was spot on. When chasing 256, you need that kind of positive start, and he delivered. I wouldn't drop Iyer from the opening slot. Instead, I would replace Jitesh Sharma with Phil Salt. Jitesh is not in great form, and RCB have taken bold decisions before. If Salt has to come back, Jitesh should make way. Article Source: IANS
ED Arrests Ajay Sehgal in Land Use Change Scam Linked to Suntech City Project
New Delhi, May 23: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Ajay Sehgal, the secretary of the Indian Cooperative Housing Building Society, in Jalandhar. This arrest is part of an investigation into a money laundering case related to the submission of fake consent letters to the Punjab government for obtaining land use change (CLU) for the ... Read more ED Arrests Ajay Sehgal in Land Use Change Scam Linked to Suntech City Project
ED arrests Punjab real estate businessman in land fraud case
According to the ED, Ajay Sehgal is alleged to have prepared fake consent letters with respect to 30.5 acres of land owned by 15 people.
