India, May 17 -- Amidst the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, the Punjab Kings host table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 61 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. For the fourth-placed PBKS, this afternoon fixture is a desperate, must-win battle to snap a painful five-match losing streak and keep their postseason dreams alive. On the other hand, the high-flying RCB squad need just one more victory to officially become the first team to book a playoff berth this season. What is the latest update on Phil Salt and Lockie Ferguson, and who will turn out to be the decisive Impact Players today? Let's find out below.

Why Is Phil Salt Not Playing Today's IPL 2026 Match?

The England wicketkeeper-batter ...