Stumps : Day 2 - New Zealand need 218 runs to win.

140/10 & 226/10

New Zealand

113/10 & 36/3

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BAH won by 2 runs

Bahrain

212/8

Singapore

210/6

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Stumps : Dhaka Leopards elected to bowl

Bashundhara Strikers

106/2

Dhaka Leopards

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Stumps : Abahani Limited need 225 runs in 44.0 remaining overs

Legends of Rupganj

275/10

Abahani Limited

51/1

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Stumps : Gazi Group Cricketers need 293 runs in 37.3 remaining overs

Mohammedan Sporting Club

333/4

Gazi Group Cricketers

41/2

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Stumps : City Club need 160 runs in 38.0 remaining overs

Gulshan Cricket Club

201/10

City Club

42/7

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Stumps : Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club elected to bowl

Prime Bank Cricket Club

75/1

Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club

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HK won by 154 runs

Oman

133/8

Hong Kong

287/1

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June 5, 2026 12:30 pm

Pakistan Panthers

Afghanistan Pathans

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WRE won by 9 runs

Warsaw Elite

149/6

Warsaw Zalmi

140/5

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AA won by 9 wickets

Eagle Thane Strikers

129/10

Arcs Andheri

130/1

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UPBS won by 24 runs

Northern Challengers

142/9

UP Brij Stars

166/7

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ORT won by 54 runs

NECO Master Blaster

126/10

Orange Tigers

180/9

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ASV won by 74 runs

Ami Super Avengers

218/4

Pruthvi Panthers

144/10

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GC won by 12 runs

Gwalior Cheetahs

220/6

Bhopal Leopards

208/7

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WRT won by 7 wickets

Warsaw Scouts

98/3

Warsaw Thunder

95/7

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SA-A won by 9 wickets

England Lions

119/10

South Africa A

120/1

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June 5, 2026 4:30 pm

Sri Lankan Lions

Bangladesh Tigers

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SUR-W won by 5 wickets

Surrey Women

149/5

Essex Women

145/6

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NMP won by 22 runs

Aakash Tigers MWS

172/9

North Mumbai Panthers

194/6

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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

Q. What is the head-to-head record between PBKS and RCB in IPL history?

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

Dwijesh

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.