Stumps : Day 2 - Essex trail by 52 runs.

281/8

Leicestershire

333/10

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Day 2 - Nottinghamshire trail by 90 runs.

Hampshire

214/10

Nottinghamshire

124/3

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Stumps : Day 2 - Warwickshire trail by 237 runs.

Warwickshire

123/6

Glamorgan

360/10

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Stumps : Day 2 - Surrey trail by 469 runs.

Yorkshire

486/10

Surrey

17/0

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Stumps : Day 2 - Sussex trail by 504 runs.

Somerset

526/8d

Sussex

22/1

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Day 2 - Durham trail by 350 runs.

Kent

523/10

Durham

173/5

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Day 2 - Gloucestershire lead by 48 runs.

Gloucestershire

154/10 & 21/3

Northamptonshire

127/10

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Stumps : Day 2 - Middlesex trail by 186 runs.

Middlesex

177/10 & 13/1

Derbyshire

376/10

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Stumps : Day 2 - Lancashire trail by 242 runs.

Lancashire

28/0

Worcestershire

270/10

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Day 2 - Session 3, Bangladesh lead by 80 runs.

278/10 & 34/1

232/10

COI won by 50 runs

128/6

78/6

SK won by 7 wickets

107/7

109/3

INA-W won by 36 runs

99/4

135/6

Mis-Ainak require 280 runs

330/9

51/1

PNG won by 147 runs

60/10

207/5

GUE won by 6 wickets

78/4

74/10

Croatia need 117 runs in 10.4 remaining overs

92/2

208/4

PSC won by 7 wickets

81/5

86/3

Moravian CC elected to bat

Ostrava

Moravian CC

73/3

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Punjab Kings elected to bowl

Punjab Kings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

0/0

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IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction: Who Will Win, Fantasy Picks, Top Batters and Bowlers

by Dwijesh May 17, 2026

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Punjab Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 61st match of the Indian Premier League on May 17 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, with the game set to begin at 3:30 PM IST.

Shreyas Iyer will captain PBKS, while Rajat Patidar will lead RCB. Both teams feature several top-quality players, and strong performances can be expected from stars like Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Arshdeep Singh. It will be interesting to see the final playing XIs that each side settles on ahead of this important clash.

Match Details

Match	PBKS vs RCB
Tournament	IPL 2026
Match Number	61st T20
Date	Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time	3:30 PM IST
Venue	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
Broadcast	Star Sports Network
Live Streaming	JioHotstar

Team Form – Last 5 Matches

Punjab Kings	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
L	W
L	W
L	L
L	L
L	W

Head-to-Head in T20I's

Overall Head-to-Head Record	Details / Statistics
Total Matches Played	37
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won	19
Punjab Kings Won	18
No Result / Tied	0

Who Will Win PBKS VS RCB?

Scenario	Batting First	Powerplay Score	Predicted Total
1	Punjab Kings	50-55	180-190
2	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	55-62	195-205
3	Punjab Kings	60+	210+
4	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	40-45	165-170

Top Batters to Watch – PBKS VS RCB

Player	Team	IPL 2026 Runs	Strike Rate
Virat Kohli	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	484	165.75
Prabhsimran Singh	Punjab Kings	439	170.15
Rajat Patidar	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	354	178.43
Shreyas Iyer	Punjab Kings	320	142.85
Priyansh Arya	Punjab Kings	295	168.57

Top Bowlers to Watch – PBKS VS RCB

Player	Team	Total IPL Wickets
Yuzvendra Chahal	Punjab Kings	230
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	220
Arshdeep Singh	Punjab Kings	110
Josh Hazlewood	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	68

IPL 2026, DC vs RR: Stadium Details, Pitch Report, Stats, Hourly Weather Report & Where to Watch The IPL 2026 Match 62 between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals will be played on May 17at 7:30 PM IST at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

by Dwijesh May 17, 2026

LastModified Date: 2026-05-17 15:52:44

FAQs

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Out of 37 IPL matches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won 19 matches, while Punjab Kings have won 18.

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A dedicated cricket content writer with a proven track record at The Cricket Winner, I deliver sharp, reliable coverage of match-day news, previews, and in-depth analysis. My expertise extends to Dream11/fantasy‑cricket content, offering data-driven player stats, insightful tips, and strategy-focused predictions that resonate with fans and fantasy players alike. Combining a keen eye for detail with editorial rigor, I’m committed to producing engaging, high‑accuracy content that builds trust and readership.