PBKS Playoff Chances 2026: Punjab Kings have won six of their 13 matches so far in IPL 2026. They have a total of 13 points. They must win today's match at all costs to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Punjab won against Lucknow today, but still won't qualify for the playoffs.

Punjab Kings Playoffs Chances IPL 2026: In IPL 2026, Punjab Kings will face Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium today. Lucknow's team has already been eliminated from the playoffs, but today's match is no less than a semi-final for Punjab Kings, as a loss today will eliminate them from the playoff race. It's also not certain that winning today's match will ensure Punjab's playoff qualification. Punjab's chances have now become quite complicated.

Playoff equation for Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings must win today's match to qualify for the playoffs. Currently, Punjab has 13 points. A win against Lucknow today would take their points tally to 15. This will keep their playoff qualification hopes alive.

Rajasthan lost its last league match.

Rajasthan Royals have 14 points from 13 matches. Punjab will need to win today's match and also pray that Rajasthan Royals lose their last league match. Punjab will then have 15 points and Rajasthan 14. This will ensure Punjab Kings qualify for the playoffs.

If Punjab Kings beat Lucknow today and reach 15 points, then if Rajasthan Royals win their last league match, Punjab will be eliminated, and Rajasthan will advance to the playoffs.

The results of other teams do not matter.

Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals also have playoff hopes, but the results of their matches will have no impact on Punjab Kings. Punjab simply needs to win their match today and then pray for Rajasthan Royals' defeat. Rajasthan's last league match is against the Mumbai Indians, which will be played at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday afternoon.