‘Punjab Kings will lift the cup’: PBKS batter’s bold IPL 2026 prediction
Shashank Singh is confident Punjab Kings will win the IPL trophy this season after their narrow 2025 final loss. He emphasizes team belief and a match-by-match approach, focusing on preparation over past success. Singh also highlights the importance of embracing his lower-middle order role and prioritizing team impact over individual milestones.
After falling just short in the 2025 final, Shashank Singh is convinced that Punjab Kings will go one step further this season and lift the Indian Premier League trophy. Punjab Kings had ended a decade-long wait to reach the final last year, only to lose by six runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a closely fought title clash. Despite that heartbreak, Shashank is confident the outcome will be different this time, with the final scheduled for May 31 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
"I know that on May 31st, we will be playing at the Chinnaswamy and lifting the cup. It's not just a feeling, I know this. This will happen," Shashank said.
"It's the self belief and team belief. Everyone is on the same page. There is confidence in everyone.
" PBKS had an impressive campaign in 2025, finishing top of the league stage with nine wins from 14 matches before defeating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 to secure a place in the final. Looking ahead, Shashank stressed the importance of staying grounded rather than dwelling on last season’s success. "We will take it match by match because ultimate aim is to get a trophy.