India, May 23 -- Punjab Kings head into the IPL 2026 game against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday at Ekana Stadium under immense pressure and the desperation to emerge victorious to stay in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs. Having lost six consecutive games, Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, must arrest their slide to avoid elimination from the tournament after such a strong start to their campaign. With Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals also in the equation, what must PBKS do to stay in contention?

Will Punjab Kings be out of playoffs race if they lose to the Lucknow Super Giants?

With 13 points after six wins and a washout, Punjab Kings must win and losing to the Super Giants is likely to ...