Punjab Kings' situation went from bad to worse on Sunday as they slumped to their sixth consecutive defeat in IPL 2026.

Punjab Kings' fast bowling coach James Hopes said it was "frustrating" to stand near elimination from the IPL 2026 playoffs race after the Shreyas Iyer-led side crashed to their sixth defeat on the bounce.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast-bowling coach James Hopes termed his side's first loss of IPL 2026 as a "reality check" but expressed confidence in the team's ability to bounce back.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) lost the first qualifier of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 8 wickets, in a low-scoring game, failing to take the first chance to book their seat in the final of the tournament.

The BCCI is set to announce the senior men's squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20.

Ricky Ponting is also yet to decide on the player retentions for Punjab Kings.

Anrich Nortje was taken to the cleaners by Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag at the death as he went for 48 in his four overs.

Delhi Capitals franchise moved to sixth place in the IPL 2022 table after registering a four-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday

Ryan Harris will replace fellow Australian James Hopes as the Delhi Capitals bowling coach.

Delhi Daredevils on Monday appointed former Australia all-rounder James Hopes as their new bowling coach ahead of the upcoming season of Indian Premier League.