IPL 2026
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report & Weather — PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2026 — 17 May 2026
PBKS vs RCB
· 03:30 PM IST
· Dharamsala
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
PBKS
VS
RCB
Updated 17 May 2026, 01:14 PM
LIVE UPDATE
25.62°
☀️
Temp
🌡 Temp 25.62°
💧 34%
🌧 5% rain
Match Weather Verdict
- Rain? → Full match expected.
- Dew: None → Zero impact in 2nd innings (Day Match).
- Conditions: Completely clear, bright sunny afternoon.
Toss Impact: Dry pitch completely dictates batting first.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
Temperature: Dharamsala will witness pleasant weather for this afternoon clash. The temperature is expected to stay around 22°C at the start of the match before gradually dropping during the evening hours.
Rain: There is only a 20 percent chance of rain during the afternoon. Current forecasts still suggest a full and uninterrupted match at the HPCA Stadium.
Wind: Light winds around 10 kph are expected throughout the game. The breeze could assist swing bowlers slightly during the early overs.
Humidity: Humidity levels will remain comfortable at around 48 percent initially before rising gradually later in the evening. Unlike night games, heavy dew is not expected to affect conditions in Dharamsala.
Weather Outlook — Match Day
RADAR INFO🌡️
25.62°C
Temp
💧
34%
Humidity
💨
6.96
Wind KM/H
☀️
5%
Rain Chance
Snapshot: Temp 25.62°C, humidity 34%, wind 6.96 km/h, rain signal 5%.
Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.
✓
Dew is unlikely to affect conditions in Dharamsala.
The conditions could also help spinners and slower bowlers during the second innings, especially once the pitch begins to slow down slightly later in the day. Chasing teams are not expected to receive any dew advantage in these conditions.
25.62°C
☀️
Clear
Next Radar Check: 03:15 PM IST
Swing & Seam Expectations
How the weather will influence the ball movement today
Swing chance
LOW
Fast bowlers from Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are unlikely to get much swing during this afternoon game. The sunny weather should limit early movement through the air at Dharamsala.
Seam movement
LOW
The HPCA Stadium surface has played well for batters this season, with multiple 200-plus totals already recorded. Pacers will need accurate lengths and smart variations to control the scoring rate against aggressive batting lineups.
Ball condition
LIKELY TO STAY DRY
Dew is not expected to affect the ball during the second innings. The conditions could help spinners and cutters grip the surface slightly better as the match progresses.
Key insight
Daylight Conditions Could Help Spinners Later
The conditions in Dharamsala should help batters early in the match, especially with the hard new ball coming nicely onto the bat. However, as the surface dries further during the second innings, spinners and slower bowlers could become more effective because there will be no dew to reduce grip.
Impact timeline
0 – 6 overs
Fast bowlers are unlikely to receive much swing under clear skies, allowing batters to play attacking shots during the powerplay.
7 – 15 overs
Batters should enjoy the best scoring conditions in the middle overs while the ball remains hard and dry on the flat surface.
16 – 20 overs
Spinners and bowlers using cutters could become more dangerous later in the game as the dry pitch begins to grip slightly.
Bottom line:
The team batting first should look to maximize scoring during the early overs. In the second innings, the dry conditions may gradually bring spinners and slower bowlers into the contest at Dharamsala.
❓ FAQs — Match Day Weather
Will dew affect the PBKS vs RCB match in Dharamsala?
Answer: No, dew is not expected to play any role during the second innings.
Will spinners get help from the pitch today?
Answer: The surface could help spinners and slower bowlers get extra grip later in the match.
Can batters expect good batting conditions in Dharamsala?
Answer: The pitch has produced multiple 200-plus totals this season and should offer consistent bounce for stroke play.
Is rain likely to interrupt the match?
Answer: No major interruption is expected. The weather forecast shows only a small 20 percent chance of rain.
Will fast bowlers get swing in the afternoon conditions?
Answer: Swing is expected to remain limited because of the sunny weather and relatively low humidity during the game.
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