India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar stated that he still believes Punjab Kings and the reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will reach the IPL 2026 final.
PBKS has lost three straight games in the middle of the season, but Gavaskar believes Shreyas Iyer’s team has what it takes to turn things around.
Speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, Gavaskar said: ”I would still back Punjab Kings. Sometimes, a couple of losses can actually help a team reset and avoid complacency. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have lost games they should have won, and that has been a recurring issue for them this season.
“Punjab will know how important this stage of the tournament is, and they would not want self-doubt creeping in with another defeat. I still see Punjab Kings and RCB as my finalists for this season,” he said.
