Punjab Kings (PBKS) are still in a very strong position to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs despite suffering three consecutive defeats. Shreyas Iyer’s men were once sitting comfortably at the top of the points table after winning six of their first seven matches, but a slight dip has suddenly made things interesting.
Their latest defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) also dented their net run rate after conceding 235 runs. However, with them having an odd number (13) of points, they are not likely to end up with the same points as most of the sides. Against SRH, the fielding lapses once again proved costly, and while Cooper Connolly’s unbeaten 107 kept them alive in the chase, Punjab eventually fell short. Still, with 13 points from 10 matches, PBKS remain favourites to qualify for the playoffs and are even in contention for a top-two finish.
Current IPL 2026 points table
PositionTeamPWLNRPtsNRR1RCB1174014+1.1032SRH1174014+0.7373GT1174014+0.2284PBKS1063113+0.5715CSK1165012+0.1856RR1165012+0.0827KKR104519-0.1698DC114708-1.1549MI (E)113806-0.58510LSG (E)113806-0.907Before PBKS vs DC match on May 4What PBKS need to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs
The equation is simple for Punjab Kings now.
Traditionally, 16 points has almost always been enough to qualify in a 10-team IPL season. PBKS are currently on 13 points, meaning they need just two wins from their remaining four matches to almost certainly seal a playoff berth. A finish with 17 points or more should comfortably take them through. In fact, if they manage to win three of their remaining four games, they will become serious contenders for a top-two finish and a direct entry into Qualifier 1. Only a complete collapse from here can put their qualification in danger.
PBKS qualification chances
ScenarioQualification ChancesTop 4 finishVery likelyTop 2 finishStrong chanceMinimum wins needed2 wins out of 4 matchesMassive game against Delhi Capitals tonight
Punjab Kings face Delhi Capitals tonight in Dharamsala, and the result could heavily impact the playoff race.
Qualification chances after tonight’s match
ResultPBKSDCRRCSKGTIf PBKS win90%Eliminated29%35%70%If DC win62%0.1%37%42%76%Credit:@KrishnaKRM (X)A win tonight would push Punjab extremely close to the playoffs and end the Delhi Capitals’ campaign.
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— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 11, 2026PBKS remaining fixtures in IPL 2026
Punjab still have four games remaining, including a huge clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru which could decide the top-two race.
DateMatchVenueTime (IST)May 11PBKS vs DCDharamsala7:30 PMMay 14PBKS vs MIDharamsala7:30 PMMay 17PBKS vs RCBDharamsala3:30 PMMay 23LSG vs PBKSLucknow7:30 PMOn paper, Punjab would back themselves strongly against struggling teams like MI and LSG. But the RCB game will be fascinating to watch. Also, Punjab would need to adapt to the conditions in Dharamsala quickly. It is their second home ground.
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