Punjab Kings' (PBKS) glaring fielding issues were highlighted during their IPL 2026 defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Wednesday.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins expressed delight and said that the team was "clinical" after they defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 33 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Wednesday.

Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings Highlights, IPL 2026: In pursuit of a target of 265, Punjab Kings reached home in 18.5 overs.

Punjab Kings play against Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2026 clash on Saturday

A light-hearted six-hitting contest inside the dressing room is the reason behind Punjab Kings' batting blitz, said skipper Shreyas Iyer, as the table-toppers dished out another batting masterclass to thrash Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in Mullanpur

Unbeaten so far this season, Punjab Kings have fostered a positive dressing-room environment, with players learning from one another and "enjoying taking little notes off each other," said batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly.

Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly smashed 93 and 87 respectively as PBKS posted 254/7 -- the highest total of this IPL season.

Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly added their names to the list with a superb 182-run partnership against LSG in 2026.

PBKS vs LSG Highlights, IPL 2026: Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly slammed 93 and 87 respectively as Punjab Kings outplayed Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs.

Cooper Connolly said he is "very thankful" for the glowing endorsement he received from Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting following his explosive start to the season.