India, May 22 -- Shreyas Iyer and his Punjab Kings teammates looked calm and composed during their first training session ahead of Saturday's crucial IPL 2026 league clash against hosts Lucknow Super Giants at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here.

With the playoff race entering its final stretch, PBKS know exactly what is at stake. Their qualification equation is now straightforward - win and stay alive in the race for a top-four finish.

Earlier in the season, 14 points appeared enough to remain in contention while 16 looked like the safer mark, but with only one game left, Punjab's campaign now hinges on this final outing as well as other results.

In many ways, it has come down to one last push for a side that has exper...