PBKS receive big boost in IPL 2026 playoff hopes, another LSG star leaves squad ahead of last league game

Punjab Kings have received a major boost to their hopes for the IPL 2026 playoffs as Lucknow Super Giants are set to be without two of their star overseas players for the clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, May 23. LSG had missed Aiden Markram for their previous match against the Rajasthan Royals, and they are likely to be without Mitchell Marsh for their fixture against the Kings.