IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: Stadium Details, Pitch Report, Stats, Hourly Weather Report & Where to Watch
The IPL 2026 Match 61 match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be played on May 17 at 3:30 PM IST at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. The pitch in Dharamsala is good for batting, and fast bowlers can also get some help with the new ball early in the match.
Teams may prefer to bowl first because dew can make batting easier in the second innings. Fans can expect a good-scoring game if the batters start well. The weather is likely to stay clear during the match. Fans can watch the game live on Star Sports Network and stream it on JioHotstar.
Stadium Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Stadium Name | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium |
| Location | Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh |
| Height Above Sea Level | Around 1,457 meters |
| Seating Capacity | Around 23,000 fans |
| Outfield | Fast outfield |
| Straight Boundary | Around 72 meters |
| Square Boundaries | Around 63 meters and 65 meters |
Pitch Report - Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala pitch is batting friendly and for second innings dew will more effective for bowlers and if team will win the toss they chose to bowl first.
| Venue Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 17 |
| Win Batting First | 35% |
| Win Bowling First | 65% |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 185 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 164 |
| Highest Total | 241/7 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings |
| Lowest Total | 116 all out by Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings |
| Highest Successful Chase | 216/7 by Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings |
| Lowest Total Defended | 170/6 by Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings |
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala - Hourly Weather Report
| Time | Temperature | Conditions | Rain Chance | Humidity | Wind Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | 26°C | Clear and sunny | 0% | 34% | 13 km/h |
| 1:00 PM | 27°C | Clear and sunny | 0% | 34% | 14 km/h |
| 2:00 PM | 27°C | Clear and sunny | 0% | 34% | 14 km/h |
| 3:00 PM (Toss) | 27°C | Mostly sunny | 5% | 35% | 13 km/h |
| 4:00 PM | 26°C | Sunny intervals | 10% | 38% | 13 km/h |
| 5:00 PM | 26°C | Partly cloudy and cool | 13% | 42% | 11 km/h |
| 6:00 PM | 24°C | Clear sky | 5% | 45% | 6 km/h |
| 7:00 PM | 22°C | Clear weather | 0% | 48% | 5 km/h |
Where to Watch IPL 2026?
| Country / Region | TV Broadcaster(s) | Live Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| India | JioStar Network Channels | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | A Sports, Ten Sports | Tapmad, Tamasha App |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| United States | Willow TV | Willow TV App |
| Canada | ATN Cricket Plus | ATN Online |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Channel 7 | Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
| Middle East & North Africa (MENA) | beIN Sports | beIN CONNECT |
| Caribbean | SportsMax | SportsMax App |
| South Africa | SuperSport | DStv App |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV) | Rabbithole App |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC Channel Eye | Dialog TV Go |
| Nepal & Bhutan | JioStar Network Channels | JioHotstar |
