IPL 2026 · MATCH 61SUN, May 17 · 3:30 PM IST · Dharamsala
Punjab KingsvsRoyal Challengers Bangalore
AI Prediction · Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium · IPL 2026 Match 61
ORACLE PREDICTIONMatch 61 · May 17 · Dharamsala
Very close call
RCBWINS
CricMind AI predicts Royal Challengers Bangalore to beat Punjab Kings
46.7%PBKS
RCB53.3%
AI Confidence: 75%
Why RCB wins — Top 3 factors
1
ARIMA TREND+1.5% RCB
Autoregressive trend in last 10 results
2
EMA RECENT FORM+1.1% RCB
Last 5 matches weighted. α=0.45 decay (more recent-form responsive).
3
HEAD-TO-HEAD+0.5% RCB
12–14 in 26 meetings
CricMind Insight
RCB favoured at 53.3%. Key factor: arima trend.
0
PBKS factors
3
RCB factors
9
Neutral
75%
Confidence
Pressure Index
45
MODERATE
Building tension. Next boundary or wicket decisive.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Captain: Rajat Patidar
Titles: 1
Win rate: 47.2%
Form: W W L W L
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who will win Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2026 Match 61?+
CricMind Oracle gives Royal Challengers Bangalore a 53% probability of winning. This is based on 17 weighted factors: H2H record, venue statistics at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, team form, player availability, travel fatigue, and 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations. Oracle confidence: 75%.
What time does IPL 2026 Match 61 start?+
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore — IPL 2026 Match 61 — starts at 3:30 PM IST on SUN, May 17 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
What is the PBKS vs RCB head-to-head record?+
Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore have a long IPL history. See the complete head-to-head breakdown — including wins, losses, home/away splits, and recent match results — on our dedicated H2H analysis page.
What pitch conditions should we expect at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium?+
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium has its own distinct pitch characteristics. CricMind's venue intelligence page covers historical scoring averages, spin vs pace dominance, toss impact, and what strategy wins here.
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