Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 campaign is suddenly beginning to unravel. After looking like one of the strongest teams in the tournament earlier in the season, PBKS have now suffered four consecutive defeats, with the latest coming against Delhi Capitals in another high scoring game on Monday.

Despite posting a strong 210/5, Punjab failed to defend the target as Delhi Capitals chased it down in just 19 overs to win by three wickets. Shreyas Iyer and Priyansh Arya both scored half centuries for PBKS, but explosive knocks from Axar Patel and David Miller turned the game in Delhi’s favour.

The defeat has now pushed Punjab Kings down to fourth place in the standings, and questions are beginning to grow around their bowling, fiedling and captaincy decisions.

Punjab’s sudden mid season collapse

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