PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Team Today — Match 61 IPL 2026
Punjab Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 61 of IPL 2026 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Sun, 17 May 2026 at 3:30 PM IST. Here is our best Dream11 team prediction with captain and vice-captain picks.
Match Details
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 61 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sun, 17 May 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Expected Score | 170-185 |
Pitch Report — Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
Batting friendly, good bounce, dew factor minimal at altitude. The average first innings score at this venue is around 170-185 runs. Pace bowling tends to dominate at this ground. Teams winning the toss generally prefer to bowl first to take advantage of dew in the second innings.
Dream11 Team 1 — Safe Pick
WK: Pick the stronger wicket-keeper from either team based on current form.
BAT: Include top-order batters from both sides — focus on openers and number three batters who get maximum balls.
AR: All-rounders are crucial at Dharamsala — pick players who contribute with both bat and ball.
BOWL: Select the leading wicket-takers from both sides, especially Pace bowlings who suit these conditions.
Dream11 Team 2 — Grand League Pick
For Grand League teams, take differential picks — lower-owned players with high upside. Consider middle-order batters who can score quickly and death-over specialists who can take wickets in clusters.
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Captain: Choose the most in-form batter from either team — someone with a strong record at Dharamsala and consistent recent performances.
Vice-Captain: An all-rounder or leading bowler who can contribute points from multiple disciplines.
Key Players to Watch
Monitor the toss result and playing XI announcements carefully before finalising your team. At Dharamsala, Pace bowling tends to be more effective — weight your team accordingly.
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