RCB Vs PBKS: RCB Won By 23 Runs in IPL Match On 17.5.2026

RCB Vs PBKS: RCB Won By 23 Runs in IPL Match On 17.5.2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings (Dharamshala)

May 17, 2026, featured an action-packed IPL double-header with significant implications for the playoff race. Here is the summary of both matches:  

Match 61: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings (Dharamshala)

Toss: Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl.

First Innings (RCB): RCB posted a massive total of 222/4 in their 20 overs. Talisman Virat Kohli set the tone with a fluent 58 off 37 balls, while Devdutt Padikkal chipped in with a quick 45. The star of the innings was Venkatesh Iyer, who smashed an unbeaten 73 off 40 balls, followed by a late cameo from Tim David (28* off 12 balls).  

Second Innings (PBKS): Chasing 223, Punjab Kings' top order collapsed early due to brilliant swing bowling from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Shashank Singh fought back valiantly with a blistering 56 off 27 balls, and Marcus Stoinis made 37, but Josh Hazlewood’s clinical death bowling put an end to the chase. PBKS was restricted to 199/8 in their 20 overs.  

Result: RCB won by 23 runs and officially secured their spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs, while pushing PBKS to the brink of elimination.  

Player of the Match: Venkatesh Iyer

Match 62:

DC Vs RR:-Delhi Capitals Won By 5 Wickets. 

Match 62: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals (Delhi)-Delhi Capitals Won By 5 Wickets,

Toss: Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl.

First Innings (RR): Rajasthan Royals put up a competitive total of 193/8 in their 20 overs, anchored by a solid half-century from Riyan Parag (51 off 26 balls) and a quick blitz from young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (46 off 21 balls). Mitchell Starc was the standout bowler for Delhi, dismantling the lineup with a dramatic 3-wicket over.  

Second Innings (DC): Delhi Capitals chased down the target under intense pressure, reaching 197/5 in 19.2 overs. A collective batting effort ensured they got across the line with 4 balls to spare.  

Result: Delhi Capitals won by 5 wickets, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a must-win encounter.  

Player of the Match: Mitchell Starc