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Punjab Kings will square off with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the sixty-first match of IPL 2026 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on 17th<\/sup> May at 3:30 PM IST.<\/p>\n

Get the best PBKS vs RCB Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 61st <\/sup>match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.<\/p>\n

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Also Read: BCCI plans special workload management for Jasprit Bumrah ahead of busy season<\/a><\/p>\n

Hot Picks for PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:<\/h2>\n

Captaincy Picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Prabhsimran Singh \u2013 Punjab Kings batter scored 439 runs across 12 appearances, maintaining an average of 43.90 and strike rate of 170.16.<\/p>\n

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Virat Kohli \u2013 Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener accumulated 484 runs in 12 matches, averaging 53.78 with an impressive strike rate of 165.76.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Rajat Patidar \u2013 Royal Challengers Bengaluru middle-order batter smashed 337 runs in 12 matches with a strike rate of 192.57 and 31 sixes.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Shreyas Iyer \u2013 Punjab Kings captain registered 396 runs in 12 matches, including five half-centuries while averaging an outstanding 49.50 this season.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Jacob Bethell \u2013 Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder contributed 85 runs in 6 matches, registering a strike rate of 121.43 and highest score of 27.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Arshdeep Singh<\/a> \u2013 Punjab Kings pacer claimed 13 wickets in 10 matches, recording best bowling figures of 3\/22 with an economy of 8.95.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

PBKS vs RCB IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:<\/h2>\n
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PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Team 1:<\/h2>\n