Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Dharamshala
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Devdutt Padikkal finds the fence with a sublime drive | Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 40/1 (4.0)
May 17, 2026 3:51 pm
Devdutt Padikkal plays a delightful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. He's building a good innings here.
Devdutt Padikkal finds the fence with a crisp drive | Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 35/1 (3.2)
May 17, 2026 3:48 pm
Devdutt Padikkal plays a beautiful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. He is looking to build on his start.
Kohli unleashes a powerful maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 33/1(3.1)
May 17, 2026 3:46 pm
Virat Kohli dispatches the ball with immense power, sending it sailing over the boundary for a massive six. He is looking in fine touch today.
Devdutt Padikkal announces his arrival with a massive six | Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 21/1(2.2)
May 17, 2026 3:43 pm
A sensational shot from the new batsman, Devdutt Padikkal, who dispatches the ball over the ropes for a maximum. What a way to get off the mark!
Timber! Harpreet Brar cleans up Jacob Bethell | Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 21/1 (2.2)
May 17, 2026 3:42 pm
Harpreet Brar strikes early for Punjab Kings, bowling Jacob Bethell with a beauty. A crucial breakthrough in the powerplay, sending the dangerous opener back to the pavilion. Wicket! Bethell departs 21/1 Batting Jacob BethellBowled 11Runs 7Balls 24s 06s 157.14SR Bowling Harpreet Brar 1Wkts 4Runs 0.2Ovs 12ECO Azmatullah Omarzai 0Wkts 13Runs 1.0Ovs 13ECO
Bethell finds the fence again | Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 17/0 (2.0)
May 17, 2026 3:42 pm
Jacob Bethell starts the new over with a confident drive, sending Harpreet Brar's delivery racing to the boundary for four runs.
Jacob Bethell finds the fence with a powerful drive | Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 16/0 (1.4)
May 17, 2026 3:38 pm
Jacob Bethell unleashes a superb drive, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. A confident start for the young batsman.
Kohli unleashes a powerful maximum | Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 4/0 (1.1)
May 17, 2026 3:36 pm
Virat Kohli gets off the mark in style, dispatching Azmatullah Omarzai for a magnificent six over the ropes. A statement of intent from the star batsman.
The battle lines are drawn: Squads revealed
May 17, 2026 3:06 pm
The highly anticipated playing XIs for both Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been announced, setting the stage for an exciting encounter. 🏏 Playing XI Punjab Kings Prabhsimran Singh Keeper Priyansh Arya Batsman Cooper Connolly All-rounder Shreyas Iyer Batsman Suryansh Shedge All-rounder Shashank Singh Batsman Azmatullah Omarzai All-rounder Harpreet Brar Bowler Lockie Ferguson Bowler Arshdeep Singh Bowler Yuzvendra Chahal Bowler Royal Challengers Bengaluru Virat Kohli Batsman Jacob Bethell Batsman Devdutt Padikkal Batsman Venkatesh Iyer Batsman Jitesh Sharma Keeper Tim David Batsman Romario Shepherd All-rounder Krunal Pandya All-rounder Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bowler Josh Hazlewood Bowler Suyash Sharma Bowler
