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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has made its mark for the first time in the IPL 2026 season, as the primary group has successfully completed its record-setting 48-point campaign so far. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have made a flying start this season in the IPL 2026 season, as they are the first team to achieve their record-breaking 48-point tally in the initial 12 matches. Defending champions did this by power-playing Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 23 runs in Match 61 played in the HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala, on May 17, 2026.

This is RCB's 9th consecutive ODI win, and after a bloodletting 13-match run of 10 defeats, the side climbs 18 points from 13 matches with a healthy net run rate at the top of the table. Virat Kohli's 58 off 37 and an unbeaten 73 on the day by Venkatesh Iyer, together with bowling contributions from the likes of Rasikh Salam Dar in particular, helped propel the win for the bayside, while PBKS batsmen needed to pace themselves in front of the classy bowling cost, who kept them under control quite effectively.

RCB are playing their 11th IPL playoff match in all history. To guarantee the team a spot in Qualifier 1, they are looking at the top two positions after a successful league play, which is running much longer than 90 minutes. The team is looking for the top two positions after a successful league play, which is running much longer than 90 minutes. Under the passionate leadership of their mood-charging skipper, fans are so filled with joy that their “Ee Sala Cup Namde” dream continues.

RCB's early playoff berth is also a huge accomplishment, as the rest of the teams compete for the final two playoff positions. RCB will aim to build up momentum for the remainder of the league season and do it in style, as one match still has to be played.