PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 61, IPL 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for match 61 of IPL 2026 between PBKS vs RCB to be played in Dharamsala.

The two finalists of the last edition are all set to take on each other in match 61 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The defending champion, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will take on Punjab Kings.

This contest will be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association in Dharamsala on Sunday at 3:30 PM IST. RCB are at the top of the points table and have a really good chance to qualify for the playoffs.

They are coming off a great win over KKR, where Virat Kohli slammed an incredible century in the chase. PBKS have lost their last five games, and they are struggling with the bowling department.

Three of their last five defeats came while defending a total of 200 or more. They have only two games left to play and need to win this game to stay in the race.

PBKS vs RCB: Match Details

• Match: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Match 61, IPL 2026
• Match Date: May 17, 2026 (Sunday)
• Time: 3:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 10:00 AM GMT / 3:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, Dharamsala

PBKS vs RCB: Head-to-Head: PBKS (18) – RCB (19)

These two teams have faced each other 37 times in the IPL. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won 19 games, and Punjab Kings have won 18 matches.

PBKS vs RCB: Weather Report

The forecast for Sunday afternoon in Dharamsala shows cloudy conditions with chances of passing showers. The highest temperature is expected to be around 22°C with the expected humidity of 52 percent.

PBKS vs RCB: Pitch Report

Two games have been played in Dharamsala this season; the scores have been 200 or more. Both targets have been chased down, which indicates how good this wicket behaves in the second innings.

Early on, there will be good swing and carry for the fast bowlers. However, the batting conditions are expected to get better with time.

PBKS vs RCB: Predicted XIs:

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal. (Impact Player: Harpreet Brar)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Venkatesh Iyer, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood. (Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal)

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 PBKS vs RCB Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Prabhsimran Singh

Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer

All-rounder: Cooper Connolly, Krunal Pandya, Azmatullah Omarzai

Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Captain First-Choice: Shreyas Iyer || Captain Second-Choice: Priyansh Arya

Vice-Captain First-Choice:  Rajat Patidar || Vice-captain Second Choice: Krunal Pandya

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 PBKS vs RCB Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Prabhsimran Singh

Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer

All-rounder: Cooper Connolly, Azmatullah Omarzai, Krunal Pandya

Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Captain First-Choice:  Virat Kohli || Captain Second-Choice: Devdutt Padikkal

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Prabhsimran Singh || Vice-captain Second Choice: Cooper Connolly

PBKS vs RCB: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

PBKS have struggled with the ball, and their bowlers have conceded 200 or more in 8 out of 12 games. RCB have been better with the ball, and their batters are also in good form. Hence, we back Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win this game.

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