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

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

Published on: May 17, 2026 8:36 PM IST

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)