Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) | 17-May-2026 03:30 PM | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
RCB 222/4 (20)
PBKS 199/8 (20)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpreet Brar* | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood* | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 4 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 9 |
Last Wicket:Azmatullah Omarzai c Tim David b Rasikh Salam Dar 14(10) - 199/8 in 19.6 ov.
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Innings 1 (222/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell b Harpreet Brar | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 | |
| Virat Kohli c Priyansh Arya b Yuzvendra Chahal | 58 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 156.76 | |
| Devdutt Padikkal c Shreyas Iyer b Harpreet Brar | 45 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 180 | |
| Venkatesh Iyer not out | 73 | 40 | 8 | 4 | 182.5 | |
| Tim David c Harpreet Brar b Arshdeep Singh | 28 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 233.33 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 222 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jitesh Sharma (c) (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Harpreet Brar | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.8 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 14.3 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 14 |
| Shashank Singh | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell & Virat Kohli | 21 | 14 |
| Devdutt Padikkal & Virat Kohli | 76 | 41 |
| Venkatesh Iyer & Virat Kohli | 60 | 35 |
| Venkatesh Iyer & Tim David | 65 | 30 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob Bethell | 2.2 | 21 |
| 2 | Devdutt Padikkal | 9.1 | 97 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | 14.6 | 157 |
| 4 | Tim David | 19.6 | 222 |
Punjab Kings — Innings 2 (199/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya c Romario Shepherd b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Prabhsimran Singh (wk) c Devdutt Padikkal b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Cooper Connolly c Jacob Bethell b Romario Shepherd | 37 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 168.18 | |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) c Jitesh Sharma b Rasikh Salam Dar | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Suryansh Shedge c Virat Kohli b Suyash Sharma | 35 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 159.09 | |
| Marcus Stoinis lbw b Josh Hazlewood | 37 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 148 | |
| Shashank Singh c Virat Kohli b Rasikh Salam Dar | 56 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 207.41 | |
| Azmatullah Omarzai c Tim David b Rasikh Salam Dar | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 140 | |
| Harpreet Brar not out | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 8 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 199 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 4 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 9 |
| Suyash Sharma | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 12.5 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Krunal Pandya | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya & Prabhsimran Singh | 1 | 3 |
| Cooper Connolly & Prabhsimran Singh | 17 | 14 |
| Cooper Connolly & Shreyas Iyer | 1 | 3 |
| Cooper Connolly & Suryansh Shedge | 43 | 25 |
| Marcus Stoinis & Suryansh Shedge | 31 | 20 |
| Marcus Stoinis & Shashank Singh | 67 | 32 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai & Shashank Singh | 34 | 19 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai & Harpreet Brar | 5 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Priyansh Arya | 0.3 | 1 |
| 2 | Prabhsimran Singh | 2.5 | 18 |
| 3 | Shreyas Iyer | 3.2 | 19 |
| 4 | Cooper Connolly | 7.3 | 62 |
| 5 | Suryansh Shedge | 10.5 | 93 |
| 6 | Marcus Stoinis | 16.1 | 160 |
| 7 | Shashank Singh | 19.2 | 194 |
| 8 | Azmatullah Omarzai | 19.6 | 199 |
Match Info
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) |
| Time | 17-May-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar |
Match Preview: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (PBKS vs RCB)
Punjab Kings will face Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling match on 17-May-2026 in Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). The match will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar.
Match Overview
Punjab Kings is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Royal Challengers Bangalore remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Indian Premier League (IPL 2026).
The pitch at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Punjab Kings will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Punjab Kings batting and Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Punjab Kings showcase its strengths, or will Royal Challengers Bangalore pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar on 17-May-2026 to find out the answer!
