Piyush Chawla, a former Indian spinner, has raised alarms regarding the performance of Arshdeep Singh, the fast bowler for Punjab Kings (PBKS), after their first loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. In a match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at PCA New International Stadium, PBKS failed to defend a total of 222 runs, losing by 6 wickets. Arshdeep's bowling was particularly concerning, as he conceded 68 runs and has only taken eight wickets in eight matches this season. Chawla noted that while a few poor performances can be expected, Arshdeep's continuous failures could be detrimental as the team approaches the playoffs. He highlighted that Arshdeep is typically effective during the power play but has struggled this season, averaging nearly 11 runs per over. Despite the setback, PBKS remains at the top of the points table with 13 points from 8 matches and will next compete against Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 3.