The Punjab Kings (PBKS) faced their fourth consecutive loss in the IPL 2026, failing to defend a target of 211 runs against the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on May 12. Former India cricketer Rohan Gavaskar commented on the team's declining form, suggesting they may struggle to secure a playoff spot if they continue to perform poorly. After starting the season strong with 13 points from seven matches, PBKS has now slipped to fourth place, just one point ahead of the fifth-placed team. With challenging matches ahead, including one against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the team must improve quickly. Gavaskar noted that repeated losses can create a tense atmosphere in the dressing room, and he anticipates a strategic meeting among the coaching staff and team captain Shreyas Iyer to address the situation. The last time PBKS lost four matches in a row was during the IPL 2024 season, which ultimately led to a ninth-place finish.