IPL 2026: Ruthless RCB storm into playoffs as Punjab Kings slump to sixth straight defeat
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a playoff spot in IPL 2026 with a decisive 23-run victory over Punjab Kings. Virat Kohli played a crucial role in the match, leading his team despite the absence of regular captain Rajat Patidar. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings faced their sixth consecutive defeat, putting their chances of advancing in jeopardy.
- ▪RCB won the match against Punjab Kings by 23 runs.
- ▪Virat Kohli scored 58 runs off 37 balls, contributing significantly to RCB's total.
- ▪Punjab Kings have now lost six matches in a row, complicating their playoff aspirations.
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- ▪ IPL 2026: Ruthless RCB storm into playoffs as PBKS slump to sixth straight defeat — Times of India — Top
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ipl-2026-ruthless-rcb-storm-194400460.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 19:44:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-17T20:03:21.009Z |
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