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LSG vs PBKS: Will Lucknow spoil the ‘game’ of Punjab Kings? Can OUT from the playoff race, see equation
Samira Vishwas | May 23, 2026 2:24 PM CST

PBKS Playoffs Scenario: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached its final stage. 3 teams have qualified for the playoffs of IPL 2026. Now only 1 seat is vacant, for which 4 teams are competing. Punjab Kings are also included in these. Punjab Kings still have hopes of going to the playoffs. Punjab Kings will play their last league stage match against Lucknow Super Giants on 23 May.

If Punjab Kings (Punjab Kings) If they lose this match, their playoff dream will be shattered. At the same time, if Punjab Kings wins, then their hopes of going to the playoffs will remain intact. However, Punjab will have to depend on the results of other teams. In such a situation, let us know how Punjab Kings can reach the playoffs. What equations are being formed?

PBKS playoff equation

ipl 2026 Punjab Kings is currently at 5th position in the points table. Punjab Kings have 13 points after 13 matches. Punjab has only 1 match left, despite winning which Punjab Kings will not be able to reach the playoffs. After winning their last match against Lucknow, Punjab Kings will have 15 points.

Rajasthan Royals (Rajasthan Royals) The team is on 14 points, with 1 match left. In such a situation, Rajasthan team will have to reach 16 points. After winning the match against Lucknow, Punjab Kings will have to wait for the Rajasthan match. If Rajasthan loses its last league match, then Punjab Kings can reach the playoffs with 15 points.

  • Punjab Kings should beat LSG on 23rd May.
  • RR lost to MI.
  • Should KKR lose to DC or get a small win.

If this happens, Punjab Kings will qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.

If you lose to Lucknow, you will be out straight away.

The match between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants will be played on 23 May at Ekana Stadium. If Punjab loses this match, they will be directly out of the race for the playoffs. In such a situation, Shreyas Iyer’s team will have to win against Lucknow under any circumstances, so that the hopes of going to the playoffs remain intact.

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