Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued their disappointing run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, losing their fifth straight match against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Dharamsala. Assistant coach Brad Haddin expressed concern over the team's inability to manage pressure during critical moments, stating, "We just haven't been able to handle the pressure in the last few defeats." Despite the setbacks, PBKS remains in contention for the playoffs due to a strong start earlier in the tournament. Haddin emphasized the importance of responding positively and improving performance in their upcoming matches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Criticism has also arisen regarding the underutilization of Yuzvendra Chahal, particularly against left-handed batters, which some analysts believe may have cost them crucial matches. The team must rediscover their aggressive batting style to secure victories in their final league games.