PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction – Indian Premier League, Match 61

Published - 27 Mar 2026, 06:06 PM | Updated - 27 Mar 2026, 06:06 PM

Indian Premier League • Match 61• Sun, May 17 • 03:30 PM IST • Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

⚡ QUICK VERDICT

Slight Lean Punjab Kings

PBKS have the edge if conditions suit and key players fire in the middle overs. The opposition can level it with a strong powerplay and a wicket-taking spell.

FULL ANALYSIS BELOW ↓

PBKS

52%

RCB

48%

WIN PROBABILITY

Match Match 61

Series IPL

Date Sunday, May 17, 2026

Time 03:30 PM IST

Venue Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

City Dharamsala

25°C Humidity 33% Rain 0%

PBKS

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RCB

Last 5: PBKS WWWLW

RCB WLWWL

Live

Team	Pos	P	W	L	Pts	NRR
PBKS	#1	6	5	0	11	+1.420
RCB	#2	7	5	2	10	+1.101

Team	Pos	P	W	L	Pts	NRR
RR	#3	7	5	2	10	+0.790
SRH	#4	7	4	3	8	+0.820
CSK	#5	7	3	4	6	+0.118
DC	#6	6	3	3	6	-0.130
GT	#7	7	3	4	6	-0.790
MI	#8	7	2	5	4	-0.736
LSG	#9	7	2	5	4	-1.277
KKR	#10	7	1	5	3	-0.879

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Impact Players to Watch

Cooper Connolly

PBKS • BAT

KEY IMPACT

223 runs

Avg 44.6 · SR 164.0

Prabhsimran Singh

PBKS • BAT

GAME CHANGER

211 runs

Avg 42.2 · SR 171.5

Virat Kohli

RCB • BAT

X-FACTOR

279 runs

Avg 46.5 · SR 167.1

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Pitch Report — Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

Based on last 5 completed T20 matches.

190

Avg score

Avg wickets

Score Distribution (1st Innings)

113

< 140 140-180 > 180

Pitch: Batting Friendly Par: 178 - 202 Medium

Batting Friendly: 3 Bowling Friendly: 1 Neutral: 1

Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.

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Toss Scenario Analysis

Batting First Advantage

RCB +22%72%

Chasing Preference

PBKS +-14%36%

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