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 |