Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs with this win. Punjab Kings suffered their sixth defeat in a row in the season. (Pics: AFP)

Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 75 helped the Mumbai Indians edge past the Punjab Kings in a thrilling IPL clash in Dharamsala. Although already eliminated, MI dealt a major blow to PBKS’ playoff hopes with a dramatic chase. Here’s a look at how the action unfolded: (Pics/BCCI)