New Delhi: Punjab Kings are the team to beat in the ongoing IPL 2026, having won six of their seven matches so far and are at the top of the standings with 13 points. They remain the only unbeaten team this season, with their only drop of points coming against Kolkata Knight Riders earlier in the campaign due to rain.PBKS currently sit comfortably at the top with a three-point cushion over their nearest rivals. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals occupy the remaining playoff spots, all on 10 points and separated only by net run rate.
After chasing his record against Delhi Capitals, PBKS co-owner and actor Preity Zinta — a constant presence in the stands — took to social media to interact with fans. “Today looks like a great day for an instant #pzchat! Ask questions guys,” he posted on X .What followed was a viral moment, thanks to the veteran spinner of PBKS Yuzvendra Chahal. Responding to Zinta’s impromptu chat, Chahal made a hilarious request: “Mom if you get a chance to bat open in a match,” with laughing emojis. The playful request immediately caught the attention of fans online.
On the field, however, Chahal has endured a difficult season despite the team’s dominant run. In six innings from seven matches, he has managed just four wickets, with a best figure of 28 and an economy rate of 9.76. Indeed, the PBKS bowlers as a whole have had relatively modest returns, with Arsdeep Singh leading the way with seven wickets in seven innings, and is 27th in the race for the Purple Cap.The team’s success has largely been due to its batsmen. Prabhasmaran Singh has been in superb form, scoring 287 runs at an average of 57.40 and a strike rate of 192.61. Captain Shreyas Iyer Equally impressive with 279 runs at an average of 69.75 and a strike rate of 186. Meanwhile, Priyansh Arya (254) and Cooper Connolly (240) also feature in the top 15 in the Orange Cap standings, underscoring PBKS’ batting dominance this season.
