Reality check: PBKS bowling coach after team's 1st loss in IPL 2026

PBKS fast-bowling coach James Hopes termed the team’s first loss of IPL 2026 a “reality check,” adding, “The team that adapts best over the IPL...will usually end up...in the finals.” The defeat came after PBKS posted 222 runs, which RR chased down in 19.2 overs for a six-wicket win. Hopes added, “In the first six overs...it’s hard for fast bowlers.”