'Powerplays have become decisive': Punjab Kings coach explains IPL 2026's biggest shift

Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin has highlighted Powerplays as the most decisive phase in IPL 2026, noting a clear trend where the top teams have performed impressively in the first six overs. Haddin, observing the shift closely from within the Punjab Kings setup, emphasized that both Powerplay periods are now the most consequential stretches of a match. This tactical evolution is shaping how teams approach and strategize their innings in the ongoing tournament.