The race for the playoffs in the 2026 Indian Premier League heats up today with two crucial league-stage encounters scheduled to take place.
The afternoon clash will see Punjab Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while the evening fixture features Delhi Capitals against Rajasthan Royals.
RCB currently sit at the top of the points table, while Punjab Kings occupy 4th place. Rajasthan Royals are placed 5th and Delhi Capitals remain 8th. Today’s matches are especially important for Punjab and Rajasthan as both sides continue their fight for a playoff spot.
The afternoon match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM, while the night game will start at 7:30 PM.
Meanwhile, in yesterday’s match, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Gujarat Titans by 29 runs.
Batting first, KKR piled up a massive 247/2. Finn Allen smashed 93 off just 35 balls, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi remained unbeaten on 82 and Cameron Green added an unbeaten 52.
In reply, Gujarat Titans managed 218/4. Shubman Gill scored 83, while Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler contributed 53 runs each. Sunil Narine picked up two wickets for KKR.
Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana was included in the KKR lineup yesterday, but suffered another injury and left the field after bowling just 1.2 overs.
At present, Gujarat Titans remain 2nd on the points table, while KKR are placed 7th.
