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‘The Boys Have Got To Stay Positive And Believe’: PBKS Bowling Coach Hopes Shifts Focus To Final League Clash

By IANS News May 18, 2026 • 14:08 PM View: 217

Indian Premier League: Punjab Kings (PBKS) are shifting their complete focus to their final league match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season following an afternoon encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the HPCA Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala.

Despite strong phases during the match, a series of shifting momentums and early hurdles in the chase resulted in a sixth consecutive defeat, leaving the side's playoff progress dependent on upcoming net run rate outcomes and external results.

TAGS Punjab Kings Indian Premier League Royal Challengers Bengaluru HPCA Cricket Stadium James Hopes Lucknow Super Giants

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