PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2026: RCB become first team to qualify for playoffs, defeat PBKS - Action in images

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Published on May 17, 2026 08:36 pm IST

RCB defeated PBKS by 23 runs in Dharamshala, becoming the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by 23 runs, becoming the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by 23 runs, becoming the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.(PTI)

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Defending a target of 223 runs, RCB restricted PBKS to 199/8 in 20 overs.(ANI Picture Service) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Defending a target of 223 runs, RCB restricted PBKS to 199/8 in 20 overs.(ANI Picture Service)

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Shashank Singh top-scored for the hosts in Dharamshala, registering 56 off 27 balls.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Shashank Singh top-scored for the hosts in Dharamshala, registering 56 off 27 balls.(PTI)

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For RCB, Rasikh Salam took three wickets.(ANI Pic Service) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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For RCB, Rasikh Salam took three wickets.(ANI Pic Service)

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Initially, RCB posted 222/4 in 20 overs.(ANI Picture Service) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Initially, RCB posted 222/4 in 20 overs.(ANI Picture Service)

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Venkatesh Iyer slammed an unbeaten knock of 73* runs off 40 balls.(ANI Picture Service) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Venkatesh Iyer slammed an unbeaten knock of 73* runs off 40 balls.(ANI Picture Service)

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Meanwhile, Virat Kohli smacked 58 off 37 balls.(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Meanwhile, Virat Kohli smacked 58 off 37 balls.(REUTERS)

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For PBKS, Harpreet Brar took two wickets.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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For PBKS, Harpreet Brar took two wickets.(PTI)

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