In IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) achieved their first victory by defeating Rajasthan Royals by four wickets at Eden Gardens, moving up to the ninth position in the points table. KKR chased down a target of 156 runs, thanks to Rinku Singh's unbeaten 53 runs. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings (PBKS) solidified their top position by beating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs. PBKS scored a remarkable 254/7, with Priyansh Arya smashing 93 runs off 37 balls and Cooper Connolly adding 87 runs. Despite a valiant effort from LSG, who managed 200/5, they faced their third consecutive defeat. Punjab's captain, Shreyas Iyer, praised the batting performance, highlighting the team's aggressive approach. The results leave PBKS unbeaten with five wins and one no-result in six matches, while LSG remains in eighth place.