New Delhi, May 15 -- Mumbai Indians (MI) dealt Punjab Kings (PBKS) a fresh blow in the latter's hopes of qualifying for the IPL 2026 playoffs, as the five-time champions scripted a thrilling six-wicket win in Dharamsala on Thursday. This is Punjab Kings' fifth straight loss, thus leaving their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.

Mumbai Indians were already eliminated following a two-wicket loss to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Raipur last week.

Mumbai Indians remained in ninth place in the IPL 2026 standings with eight points from 12 points. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, remain in fourth place with 13 points from 12 matches.

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals are right behind Punjab Kings in fifth and...