Punjab Kings, captained by Shreyas Iyer, had not faced defeat in the first 7 matches of IPL 2026, but now the team is craving for victory. PBKS, which was the table topper from the beginning, reached fourth place in the points table after losing 4 consecutive matches. Although the team is still the favorite to reach the playoffs, but 4 defeats have disappointed the players as well as the fans. Meanwhile, opener batsman Prabhsimran Singh has appealed to the fans to support them as much as possible.

Prabhsimran Singh said that the support of fans is very important for us. He expressed hope that Punjab will make a comeback by winning in the next match against Mumbai Indians. PBKS vs MI match will be played on Thursday in Dharamshala.

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Prabhsimran Singh’s appeal to fans

In the video shared by Punjab Kings, Prabhsimran Singh said, “I am saying this to Dharamshala, we may have lost 4 matches, but we are still at number four in the points table. I assure you that we will go to the playoffs and win the trophy as well. All I can tell you is that your support is very important for us. Support us and make the stadium of Dharamshala red (the color of PBKS jersey). The next match is with Mumbai Indians, make a comeback by winning that. Have to do it. Support us, because we need you guys a lot.”

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PBKS position in points table

Punjab Kings have won 6 out of 11 matches, one of their matches against KKR was cancelled. With 13 points and a net run rate of +0.428, Punjab is at fourth place in the points table. The team will reach 19 points by winning its remaining 3 matches, which means they have to win only their matches to reach the playoffs and do not have to depend on the results of other teams.

Punjab Kings has left Mumbai riding on the victorious chariot. The team’s next match is with Lucknow Super Giants at their home ground. While leaving Mumbai, Iyer made a social media post, which will shock the fans of Mumbai Indians. Actually, PBKS defeated MI in a one-sided match on Thursday.

Punjab Kings had a target of 196 runs to win, Priyansh Arya (15) could not score big but his fellow opener Prabhsimran Singh played a brilliant inning and lasted till the end. Singh scored 80 runs in 39 balls with the help of 2 sixes and 11 fours. Shreyas Iyer played an important inning of 66 runs in 35 balls, which made Punjab’s victory one-sided. In this innings, Iyer hit 4 sixes and 5 fours and when he was out, Punjab was standing on the threshold of victory.

Shreyas Iyer’s post after victory

Shreyas Iyer is full of confidence. Punjab is the only franchise which has not lost a single match yet in IPL 2026. After defeating Mumbai, Iyer shared a post. Along with his video, he wrote in the caption, “Leaving from Mumbai with victory.” Punjab fans are happy and this post might be teasing MI fans, who have lost 4 consecutive matches.

Leaving Mumbai with a win pic.twitter.com/nzrKIb5gbC

— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) April 16, 2026

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The enthusiasm of Punjab Kings fans is at a different level this time. Last year, under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, the team had reached the finals, this time too the team is looking good and is riding on the winning chariot. Fans hope that Iyer will help Punjab win their first IPL trophy this time.

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When is PBKS’s next match?

Punjab Kings is at first place in the points table. The team has 9 points and a net run rate of +1.067. Punjab’s next match is with Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday, 19 April. This match will be played at Maharaja Yadvinder Singh PCA Stadium from 7:30 pm.