The form of the middle order, particularly that of skipper Riyan Parag, will be a key concern as Rajasthan Royals look to arrest a slide after back-to-back defeats when they take on a struggling Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match.

Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh took a subtle dig at Lucknow Super Giants following his team's 54-run victory in their IPL 2026 encounter in New Chandigarh.

Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a big boost amid IPL 2026, as Australian wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis is expected to join the squad ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians (MI).

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer criticised Rishabh Pant and Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) thinktank after their fourth defeat in six matches in IPL 2026.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka took time out to personally congratulate Punjab Kings (PBKS) star Priyansh Arya after the latter's match-winning 93 off 37 in their IPL 2026 match.

Following the match, a heartwarming video surfaced on social media showing PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta sharing a warm hug with pacer Arshdeep Singh.

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.

Punjab Kings' unbeaten run in IPL 2026 continued on Sunday as they thrashed Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs at Mullanpur.

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

A total of two matches took place on Sunday, but the IPL 2026 points table saw only two teams swapping their positions.

Rishabh Pant said that the move wasn't a last-minute call, but part of a broader strategy to allow the top order to play more freely while the middle order contributes effectively.

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.

Table-toppers Punjab Kings will bank on their strong batting to continue their winning run against a struggling Lucknow Super Giants, who are sweating over skipper Rishabh Pant's injury, in their IPL match on Sunday.

The star batter, who earns a salary of Rs 21 crore from his franchise, has scored only 42 runs in five matches at an average of 8.40 and a strike rate of 76.36.

Sanjiv Goenka currently owns the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and also has a majority stake (80%) in the historic football club Mohun Bagan Super Giant, which competes in the Indian Super League (ISL).

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka spoke to NDTV about social media controversies over his animated interactions with players, clarifying they are not scoldings but misinterpreted gestures.

Rishabh Pant's form in the current season has been largely inconsistent, marked by several low scores