In their IPL 2026 match, Punjab Kings faced a disappointing defeat against Rajasthan Royals in New Chandigarh. The Kings, who had previously dominated with a score of 254 against Lucknow Super Giants, managed to score 222 but could not defend it effectively. Captain Shreyas Iyer praised his batters but criticized the bowlers for failing to execute their plans, particularly in using slower balls. The PBKS bowlers conceded 64 runs off 27 slower balls without taking a wicket, revealing a significant weakness in their strategy. This loss is particularly concerning as they have now allowed five scores of 200 or more in just seven innings, ranking them among the worst in the league for runs conceded per over. Despite the setback, the introduction of Lockie Ferguson and Harpreet Brar offers some optimism for the bowling attack. With upcoming matches on the road, PBKS will need to regroup and improve their performance to maintain their position in the tournament.