India, May 7 -- The Indian Premier League has been structured to promote fair competition since its inception in 2008. However, despite the league's efforts to maintain parity through strict budget caps, a few teams have historically continued to assert their dominance over certain counterparts on the pitch. The 2026 season brought new hope for struggling sides to end their losing streaks against certain opponents at specific venues, but the story remains the same despite their position on the table.

Last night, May 6, saw a similar case as table-toppers Punjab Kings took on Sunrisers Hyderabad with renewed hope following their strong start to the season. However, they left with an unwanted record at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadiu...