PBKS’s IPL 2026 playoff chances are under threat of rain! What will happen if MI vs match gets cancelled? cricket news
face punjab kings Mumbai Indians It is important to win this match to strengthen their playoff hopes, but the threat of rain in Dharamshala during the match may affect the chances of Punjab Kings.Dharamshala weather forecast indicates a 55% to 60% chance of rain and storm for tonight’s match, making it possible for rain to interrupt or completely wash out the match. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ for the Kangra Valley as the pre-match practice session at the HPCA Stadium has already been disrupted due to heavy rain and overcast skies. Punjab Kings are currently placed fourth with 13 points from 11 matches and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.428. they are closely followed Chennai Super Kings (+0.185 NRR) and Rajasthan Royals (+0.082 NRR), both have 12 points.If the IPL 2026 match in Dharamsala is abandoned due to rain, both teams will get one point each, resulting in a “no result”. However, with Mumbai Indians already mathematically out of the playoff race, points shared would have had very different results for both sides.
What does this mean for Punjab Kings (PBKS)
A washout will take PBKS to 14 points, helping them maintain a slight lead over chasing teams like Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, who are both currently on 12 points.However, the bigger concern for Punjab will be the impact on their top two hopes. If they win their remaining two matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants, their maximum possible points will be 18 if there is no result. This will significantly reduce their chances of finishing ahead of table-toppers RCB and Gujarat Titans, both of whom already have 16 points. This will also be Punjab’s second canceled game of the season, making them the only team in the current top four to rely on split points rather than an outright win.
What does this mean for Mumbai Indians (MI)
For Mumbai Indians, who are already out of the playoff race, a washout will mainly deny them the chance to play spoiler against their direct opponent in the playoff race. However, the single point will take MI slightly ahead of Lucknow Supergiants at the bottom of the table, which will help a bit in their attempt to avoid finishing at the bottom of the standings.