Where was PBKS vs RCB played?

PBKS vs RCB was played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.

What were the scores in PBKS vs RCB?

RCB (1st inn): 222/4 in 20 overs · PBKS (2nd inn): 199/8 in 20 overs.

Who batted first in PBKS vs RCB?

RCB batted first in PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.

Who won the toss in PBKS vs RCB?

Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowling in PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.

Did the toss-winning team win PBKS vs RCB?

No — Punjab Kings won the toss but lost the match in PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.

What was the winning margin in PBKS vs RCB?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs in PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.

What did RCB score in the first innings of PBKS vs RCB?

RCB scored 222/4 in 20 overs (run rate: 11.10) — first innings of PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.

What did PBKS score in the second innings of PBKS vs RCB?

PBKS scored 199/8 in 20 overs (run rate: 9.95) — second innings of PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.

Who was the top scorer in PBKS vs RCB?

Venkatesh Iyer scored 73* off 40 (SR 18.0, 8×4, 4×6) — top score of the match.

Who took the most wickets in PBKS vs RCB?

Rasikh Salam Dar took 3/33 in 4.0 overs (econ 8.25) — best bowling figures of the match.

Were there any half-centuries in PBKS vs RCB?

Venkatesh Iyer brought up his fifty off 40 balls (8×4, 4×6) in this match. Virat Kohli brought up his fifty off 36 balls (4×4, 3×6) in this match. Shashank Singh brought up his fifty off 27 balls (4×4, 4×6) in this match.

How many wickets fell in the first innings of PBKS vs RCB?

4 wickets fell in the first innings — RCB scored 222/4 in PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.

How many wickets fell in the second innings of PBKS vs RCB?

8 wickets fell — PBKS reached the target with 2 wickets in hand in PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.

What was the pitch like in PBKS vs RCB?

The pitch at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium was classified as balanced for PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.

Was PBKS vs RCB a day or night match?

PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17 was played as a day fixture.

What day of the week was PBKS vs RCB played?

PBKS vs RCB was played on a Sunday (2026-05-17).

Was dew a factor in PBKS vs RCB?

Not measured directly. We don't infer dew from second-innings scoring — too confounded with bowler quality, batter familiarity, and fatigue to publish honestly.

Who were the umpires in PBKS vs RCB?

The on-field umpires for PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17 were Adrian Holdstock & KN Ananthapadmanabhan.

What stage of the tournament was PBKS vs RCB?

PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17 was the 61st Match.

Who was PBKS's impact player in PBKS vs RCB?

Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) — 37(25) · 5×4 · Impact batter (chase).

Who was RCB's impact player in PBKS vs RCB?

Rasikh Salam Dar (RCB) — 3/36 in 4ov · Impact bowler.

T20·2026-05-17·61st Match·Finished

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

S10/0(0 ov)extra

S1222/4(20 ov)total

S20/0(0 ov)extra

S2199/8(20 ov)total

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs

⚡ Impact Players

Marcus StoinisPBKS · Impact batter (chase)

37(25) · 5×4

Rasikh Salam DarRCB · Impact bowler

3/36 in 4ov

Chasing team deployed batting impact sub · Lost

Key stats

Sample floors: ≥30 balls (bat) · ≥15 balls (bowl)

Match story · 35 moments(2 shown · 33 in 8 sections below)

Match recap · PBKS vs RCB
- PBKS: 222/4 (20 ov)
- RCB: 199/8 (20 ov)
Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs

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Computed: 2026-05-17T14:42:08.123Z
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Innings break · PBKS vs RCB
PBKS: 222/4 in 20 overs.

Note: Target 223 runs

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Computed: 2026-05-17T13:03:20.640Z

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Milestones3

Virat Kohli's fifty · PBKS vs RCB
Virat Kohli brought up his fifty off 37 balls (4×4, 3×6) for RCB vs PBKS at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Boundary Watcher) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.434Z

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Venkatesh Iyer's fifty · PBKS vs RCB
Venkatesh Iyer brought up his fifty off 39 balls (8×4, 4×6) for RCB vs PBKS at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Boundary Watcher) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.434Z

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Shashank Singh's fifty · PBKS vs RCB
Shashank Singh brought up his fifty off 27 balls (4×4, 4×6) for PBKS vs RCB at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Boundary Watcher) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T14:42:08.108Z

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Wickets12

Wicket · Jacob Bethell dismissed
Harpreet Brar dismisses Jacob Bethell (PBKS vs RCB, ball 2.2).

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Wicket Watcher) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T10:25:26.025Z

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Wicket · Devdutt Padikkal dismissed
Harpreet Brar dismisses Devdutt Padikkal (PBKS vs RCB, ball 9.1).

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Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.434Z

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Wicket · Virat Kohli dismissed
Yuzvendra Chahal dismisses Virat Kohli (PBKS vs RCB, ball 14.6).

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Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.434Z

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Wicket · Tim David dismissed
Arshdeep Singh dismisses Tim David (PBKS vs RCB, ball 19.6).

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Computed: 2026-05-17T13:03:20.636Z

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Wicket · Priyansh Arya dismissed
Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismisses Priyansh Arya (PBKS vs RCB, ball 0.3).

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Wicket Watcher) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T13:03:20.636Z

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Wicket · Prabhsimran Singh dismissed
Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismisses Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS vs RCB, ball 2.5).

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Computed: 2026-05-17T13:03:20.636Z

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Wicket · Shreyas Iyer dismissed
Rasikh Salam Dar dismisses Shreyas Iyer (PBKS vs RCB, ball 3.2).

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Computed: 2026-05-17T13:03:20.636Z

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Wicket · Cooper Connolly dismissed
Romario Shepherd dismisses Cooper Connolly (PBKS vs RCB, ball 7.3).

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Computed: 2026-05-17T13:03:20.636Z

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Wicket · Suryansh Shedge dismissed
Suyash Sharma dismisses Suryansh Shedge (PBKS vs RCB, ball 10.5).

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Wicket Watcher) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T13:03:20.637Z

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Wicket · Marcus Stoinis dismissed
Josh Hazlewood dismisses Marcus Stoinis (PBKS vs RCB, ball 16.1).

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Wicket Watcher) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T14:42:08.107Z

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Wicket · Shashank Singh dismissed
Rasikh Salam Dar dismisses Shashank Singh (PBKS vs RCB, ball 19.2).

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Computed: 2026-05-17T14:42:08.107Z

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Wicket · Azmatullah Omarzai dismissed
Rasikh Salam Dar dismisses Azmatullah Omarzai (PBKS vs RCB, ball 19.6).

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Computed: 2026-05-17T14:42:08.107Z

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Powerplay2

Powerplay summary · PBKS (1st innings)
PBKS powerplay (overs 1–6): 58/1 · 6 fours · 3 sixes.

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Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.435Z

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Powerplay summary · RCB (2nd innings)
RCB powerplay (overs 1–6): 46/3 · 5 fours · 3 sixes.

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Computed: 2026-05-17T13:03:20.640Z

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Death overs2

Death overs summary · PBKS (1st innings)
PBKS death overs (16–20): 52/0 · 5 fours · 3 sixes.

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Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.435Z

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Death overs summary · RCB (2nd innings)
RCB death overs (16–20): 47/3 · 5 fours · 2 sixes.

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Computed: 2026-05-17T14:42:08.110Z

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Big overs2

Big over · 22 runs in over 7
PBKS scored 22 off over 7 (bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal). Batters facing: Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli.

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Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.435Z

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Big over · 20 runs in over 13
RCB scored 20 off over 13 (bowler: Suyash Sharma). Batters facing: Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis.

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Computed: 2026-05-17T14:42:08.109Z

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Toss1

Toss · PBKS vs RCB
PBKS won the toss and elected to bowling.

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Computed: 2026-05-17T10:25:26.025Z

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Pre-match1

Pre-match brief · PBKS vs RCB
PBKS vs RCB — T20, 61st Match. Start: 2026-05-17 10:00 UTC · Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

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Computed: 2026-05-17T06:40:46.747Z

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Other moments10

Partnership · 50-run stand · PBKS
Devdutt Padikkal & Virat Kohli brought up a 50-run partnership for PBKS (51/27b · SR 188.9, 1st innings).

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Partnership Milestone) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.441Z

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Partnership · 50-run stand · PBKS
Venkatesh Iyer & Virat Kohli brought up a 50-run partnership for PBKS (52/31b · SR 167.7, 1st innings).

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Partnership Milestone) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.441Z

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Partnership · 50-run stand · PBKS
Venkatesh Iyer & Tim David brought up a 50-run partnership for PBKS (50/24b · SR 208.3, 1st innings).

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Partnership Milestone) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.441Z

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Bowler under attack · Azmatullah Omarzai (37 runs in 4.0 ov)
Azmatullah Omarzai has conceded 37 runs in 4.0 overs (econ 9.25, 0 wickets) against PBKS. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.442Z

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Bowler under attack · Lockie Ferguson (41 runs in 3.0 ov)
Lockie Ferguson has conceded 41 runs in 3.0 overs (econ 13.67, 0 wickets) against PBKS. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.442Z

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Bowler under attack · Yuzvendra Chahal (43 runs in 3.0 ov)
Yuzvendra Chahal has conceded 43 runs in 3.0 overs (econ 14.33, 1 wickets) against PBKS. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T11:37:23.442Z

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Bowler under attack · Arshdeep Singh (42 runs in 4.0 ov)
Arshdeep Singh has conceded 42 runs in 4.0 overs (econ 10.50, 1 wickets) against PBKS. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T13:03:20.655Z

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Partnership · 50-run stand · RCB
Marcus Stoinis & Shashank Singh brought up a 50-run partnership for RCB (51/25b · SR 204.0, 2nd innings).

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Partnership Milestone) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T14:42:08.121Z

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Bowler under attack · Bhuvneshwar Kumar (37 runs in 4.0 ov)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has conceded 37 runs in 4.0 overs (econ 9.25, 2 wickets) against RCB. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T14:42:08.123Z

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Bowler under attack · Suyash Sharma (49 runs in 4.0 ov)
Suyash Sharma has conceded 49 runs in 4.0 overs (econ 12.25, 1 wickets) against RCB. Among the most expensive spells of the IPL 2026 fixtures we've captured.

Pillar P2 (Trigger · Bowler Pressure) · auto-generated

Computed: 2026-05-17T14:42:08.123Z

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Frequently asked

Who won PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17?: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs.
Where was PBKS vs RCB played?: PBKS vs RCB was played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
What were the scores in PBKS vs RCB?: RCB (1st inn): 222/4 in 20 overs · PBKS (2nd inn): 199/8 in 20 overs.
Who batted first in PBKS vs RCB?: RCB batted first in PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.
Who won the toss in PBKS vs RCB?: Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowling in PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.
Did the toss-winning team win PBKS vs RCB?: No — Punjab Kings won the toss but lost the match in PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.
What was the winning margin in PBKS vs RCB?: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs in PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.
What did RCB score in the first innings of PBKS vs RCB?: RCB scored 222/4 in 20 overs (run rate: 11.10) — first innings of PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.
What did PBKS score in the second innings of PBKS vs RCB?: PBKS scored 199/8 in 20 overs (run rate: 9.95) — second innings of PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.
Who was the top scorer in PBKS vs RCB?: Venkatesh Iyer scored 73* off 40 (SR 18.0, 8×4, 4×6) — top score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in PBKS vs RCB?: Rasikh Salam Dar took 3/33 in 4.0 overs (econ 8.25) — best bowling figures of the match.
Were there any half-centuries in PBKS vs RCB?: Venkatesh Iyer brought up his fifty off 40 balls (8×4, 4×6) in this match. Virat Kohli brought up his fifty off 36 balls (4×4, 3×6) in this match. Shashank Singh brought up his fifty off 27 balls (4×4, 4×6) in this match.
How many wickets fell in the first innings of PBKS vs RCB?: 4 wickets fell in the first innings — RCB scored 222/4 in PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.
How many wickets fell in the second innings of PBKS vs RCB?: 8 wickets fell — PBKS reached the target with 2 wickets in hand in PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.
What was the pitch like in PBKS vs RCB?: The pitch at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium was classified as balanced for PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17.
Was PBKS vs RCB a day or night match?: PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17 was played as a day fixture.
What day of the week was PBKS vs RCB played?: PBKS vs RCB was played on a Sunday (2026-05-17).
Was dew a factor in PBKS vs RCB?: Not measured directly. We don't infer dew from second-innings scoring — too confounded with bowler quality, batter familiarity, and fatigue to publish honestly.
Who were the umpires in PBKS vs RCB?: The on-field umpires for PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17 were Adrian Holdstock & KN Ananthapadmanabhan.
What stage of the tournament was PBKS vs RCB?: PBKS vs RCB on 2026-05-17 was the 61st Match.
What format was PBKS vs RCB played in?: PBKS vs RCB was a T20 match.
Who was PBKS's impact player in PBKS vs RCB?: Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) — 37(25) · 5×4 · Impact batter (chase).
Who was RCB's impact player in PBKS vs RCB?: Rasikh Salam Dar (RCB) — 3/36 in 4ov · Impact bowler.

Match details & conditions

Conditions

Weekday	Sunday (weekend)
Session	Day
Venue	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
Pitch	Balanced (inferred) PP boundary rate 25%, 1st-innings total 222 vs par 167 → balanced.
Weather	Not captured by the live feed.
Dew	Not measured directly. We don't infer dew from second-innings scoring — too confounded with bowler quality, batter familiarity, and fatigue to publish honestly.
Outcome	Defended (1st innings won) · 23 runs

Facts

Venue	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Capacity	23,000 seats
Lighting	Floodlit (day-night)
Toss	Punjab Kings won, elected to bowling
Format	T20
Overs played	20
Result	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs
Umpires	Adrian Holdstock · KN Ananthapadmanabhan
TV umpire	Parashar Joshi
Match referee	Pankaj Dharmani

Roster · 32 players32 with profile

Prabhsimran Singh · WicketkeeperPriyansh Arya · BatsmanCooper Connolly · AllrounderShreyas Iyer · BatsmanSuryansh Shedge · BatsmanShashank Singh · AllrounderAzmatullah Omarzai · AllrounderHarpreet Brar · BowlerLockie Ferguson · BowlerArshdeep Singh · BowlerYuzvendra Chahal · BowlerVirat Kohli · BatsmanJacob Bethell · AllrounderDevdutt Padikkal · BatsmanVenkatesh Iyer · AllrounderJitesh Sharma · WicketkeeperTim David · BatsmanRomario Shepherd · Bowling AllrounderKrunal Pandya · AllrounderBhuvneshwar Kumar · BowlerSuyash Sharma · BowlerJosh Hazlewood · BowlerMarcus Stoinis · AllrounderXavier Bartlett · BowlerVishnu Vinod · WicketkeeperMusheer Khan · AllrounderPraveen Dubey · BowlerRasikh Salam Dar · BowlerJordan Cox · WicketkeeperAbhinandan Singh · BowlerSwapnil Singh · AllrounderKanishk Chouhan · Allrounder

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