PBKS vs RCB live win probability, prediction, odds & chances of victory in IPL 2026 clash
Punjab Kings faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their final IPL 2026 match in Dharamshala on May 17, with playoff implications for both teams. PBKS, despite losing five consecutive games, still had slim playoff hopes alive. RCB, sitting comfortably in the points table with 16 points and a strong NRR, needed two points to secure a top-four finish.
- ▪Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to field against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- ▪After six overs, RCB were 61/1 with Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal stabilizing the innings on a slow wicket.
- ▪PBKS had a 42% win probability compared to RCB's 58%, with betting odds at 2.18 for PBKS and 1.69 for RCB.
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