Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) IPL 2026 campaign suffered a major setback as they lost their sixth consecutive match, this time at the hands of a dominant Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Once sitting comfortably on the points table with a six-match winning streak, PBKS now finds itself on the brink of missing out on a playoff spot. With other results needing to go in their favor, the team faces a tough path ahead to secure a place in the top four.

Social Media Turns on Shreyas Iyer’s Sister

The team’s poor form has spilled over onto social media, where Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shreshta Iyer, became the target of trolling. Fans criticized her past comments and online posts, blaming her for drawing attention amid the team’s struggles. 

She’s the Real Culprit PBKS is getting so much hate on Social media😭 pic.twitter.com/ImVj5fvMBp

— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) May 17, 2026

One user wrote, “I feel for Shreyas Iyer… He deserves to be in playoffs, but then I see his sister Shreshta Iyer and her cringe reel 🤮🤢 She is humbled by RCB once again!” 

Another commented, “PBKS are almost near elimination from IPL 2026 playoffs. Cricket is the greatest leveller. Always stay humble ☠️🔥.”

Punjab Kings now face a must-win clash against Lucknow Super Giants in their final game. Even with a victory, their playoff hopes depend heavily on other results, a scenario that seems increasingly unlikely. As the team battles to salvage their season, the focus remains on bouncing back on the field while weathering the social media storm off it.