India, May 17 -- Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to clash in a crucial IPL 2026 fixture, which may decide the playoff fate of some other teams as well. The PBKS vs RCB fixture will be held at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, on Sunday (May 17) at 3:30 PM IST.

With a few rounds of games left, no team has qualified yet for the IPL 2026 playoffs. RCB, sitting at the top of the table, need one more win to confirm their berth. PBKS, on the other hand, remain in a complicated situation and can't afford another slip-up after five defeats in a row. Despite their underwhelming run, the Shreyas Iyer-led side has managed to stay in the top four as of now.

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