IPL 2026 · Match 61
PBKS vs RCB
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Dream11 Guide
👑 Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
⭐ Safe Captain (Small League)
Virat Kohli
Highest floor pick from either side. Expected 50-70 pts, 2× multiplier = 100-140 pts.
⭐⭐ GL Differential Captain
Virat Kohli
Lower ownership, comparable ceiling. Deploy in Grand Leagues to separate from the field.
🏟️ HPCA Stadium — Pitch & Venue Analysis
Venue Type
batting Track
Avg 1st innings: 180-200
Pitch Advice
High altitude, true bounce. Fast outfield. Batting first safe.
Dew Factor
Dew possible in evening games. Toss matters.
✅ Best Bowlers Here
Pace-bowling all-rounders
✅ Best Batters Here
Top-order power-hitters
⚔️ Head-to-Head: PBKS vs RCB
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PBKS wins
Total 0 matches
Last: N/A
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RCB wins
No head-to-head data available.
📋 PBKS Best XI for This Match
Punjab KingsTop picks based on venue and role. Rating: ★ = average, ★★★★★ = excellent matchup.
| Player | Role | Bat | Bowl | Credits | Bat+ | Spin+ | Pace+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | AR | RH | fast | ₹9L | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ |
| Shreyas Iyer | BAT | RH | — | ₹9.5L | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Prabhsimran Singh | WK | RH | — | ₹7.5L | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
| Shashank Singh | BAT | RH | — | ₹7.5L | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
| Rishi Rajow | BAT | LH | — | ₹6.5L | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
| Priyansh Arya | BAT | RH | — | ₹7L | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
| Vishwanath | BAT | RH | — | ₹6.5L | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
| Suryavanshi | BAT | LH | — | ₹6.5L | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
📋 RCB Best XI for This Match
Royal Challengers Bengaluru| Player | Role | Bat | Bowl | Credits | Bat+ | Spin+ | Pace+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | BAT | RH | — | ₹10.5L | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Tim David | AR | RH | — | ₹8.5L | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
| Romario Shepherd | AR | RH | fast | ₹8L | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
| Phil Salt | WK | RH | — | ₹9.5L | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rajat Patidar | BAT | RH | — | ₹8.5L | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Liam Livingstone | AR | LH | break | ₹8.5L | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Swapnil Singh | AR | LH | orthodox | ₹6.5L | ★★ | ★★★★ | ★★ |
| Manish Pandey | BAT | RH | — | ₹7.5L | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
⚔️ Key Matchups to Watch
PBKS openers vs RCB new-ball attack
PBKS spinners vs RCB left-handers
Death overs: PBKS finishers vs RCB pacers
📊 Dream11 Team Combination Guide
Suggested Composition
• 1 Wicket-Keeper
• 3-4 Batters
• 1-2 All-Rounders
• 3-4 Bowlers
Budget Tip
Use 2 premium picks (Virat Kohli + Virat Kohli) and fill remaining slots with ₹6.5-7.5L value picks. Aim for ₹18-22L total for the rest of the XI.