IPL 2026: How the wheels came off for PBKS, KKR, DC, CSK, MI and LSG
The IPL 2026 season saw several teams, including Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, struggle despite strong starts. Punjab Kings began with six wins but lost their momentum, while KKR made a notable comeback but ultimately fell short. Other teams like Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians also faced challenges, indicating a need for significant changes moving forward.
- ▪Punjab Kings started strong with six wins but lost their next six matches.
- ▪Kolkata Knight Riders made a comeback by winning six out of seven games but were eliminated.
- ▪Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians struggled throughout the season, with no standout performances.
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- ▪ CSK IPL 2026 autopsy: How the season collapsed, moment by moment — Times of India — Top
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ipl-2026-wheels-came-off-110300897.html |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 11:03:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-26T11:07:48.493Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-26T11:07:48.493Z |
| Headline source | Publisher (no WeSearch rewrite) |
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| Cluster | nShXpzsDx51L · 3 stories |
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| Publisher visit | Yes — open original |
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