India, May 15 -- Shreyas Iyer was left shellshocked as Tilak Varma hit the match-winning six in Dharamshala on Thursday. Punjab Kings' losing streak stretched to five matches, and Mumbai Indians sealed a six-wicket victory. Although MI are already eliminated from the playoff race, they have big stars and pride at stake. PBKS remain in fourth position in the IPL 2026 points table and will regret another missed opportunity to break their poor run.

After the 17th over in the run chase, MI needed 50 off the final three overs. It looked like Azmatullah Omarzai's wicket of Sherfane Rutherford (20) in the 17th had changed the tide. Rutherford and Tilak were building a gritty partnership in a late fight back. But the former's dismissal left Tila...