Shashank Singh main culprit as Punjab lose 3 in a row to drop off top spot Last updated: May 07, 2026 | 14:07 Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh drops a catch during the Indian Premier League 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, in Hyderabad on Wednesday. ANI They say catches win matches and where T20 cricket is concerned, the margins are very thin. So when a side sitting comfortably on top of the IPL table makes it a habit of flooring sitters, like Punjab Kings have been doing lately, it begins to show. After remaining unbeaten in their first 7 games, Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab have lost three consecutive matches and have been toppled off the summit by Sunrisers Hyderabad and for that, they have no one else but their catching to blame. For the record, Punjab have dropped 16 catches this season, the highest so far. Get updated faster and for FREE : Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here .…