PBKS vs RCB D11 Prediction Today Match 61, Best Fantasy Team & Tips

The PBKS vs RCB dream11 prediction today match is set against one of the most batting-friendly venues in IPL 2026 — HPCA Dharamsala, where the average score across all IPL matches here is 371 runs per game with 13+ wickets per contest, and batting fantasy points average a massive 653.86 per match. This is a high-ceiling batting ground. However, Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 21 wickets at Econ 7.46 — the best bowling figures in IPL 2026 — and Josh Hazlewood’s BBI 4/12 make RCB’s pace duo the standout fantasy bowling picks even at a high-scoring venue. This is a 185–210 match. Load top-order batters and RCB’s pace attack.PBKS vs RCB dream11 prediction: Kohli and Connolly anchor the batting. Bhuvneshwar is the non-negotiable bowling lock. Pace over spin — every format.   Looking for a detailed PBKS vs RCB  Match 61 analysis with today’s prediction? Get expert insights and key match details here. 

PBKS vs RCB Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

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PBKS vs RCB Top Fantasy Picks

Top Batting Picks

• Virat Kohli (RCB, BAT) — 379 runs at Avg 42.11, SR 163.36 with 3 fifties. Kohli scored 92 off 47 balls at this exact venue in 2024 — the highest individual score in any IPL innings at Dharamsala. Top-order position guarantees maximum balls faced. Non-negotiable batting lock in both formats.
• Rajat Patidar (RCB, BAT/C) — 326 runs at SR 195.20 with 3 fifties. Joint-highest strike rate among any batter with 300+ runs in IPL 2026. Dharamsala’s high altitude, quick outfield, and flat surface are built for his aggressive power-hitting. GL captain ceiling pick — massive upside at lower ownership.
• Cooper Connolly (PBKS, BAT/ALL) — 415 runs at Avg 51.87, SR 168.01 with 1 century. PBKS’s most consistent batter all season with proven big-innings ceiling. Top-order position guarantees volume on a flat Dharamsala surface. PBKS’s must-pick batting lock in both formats.
• Priyansh Arya (PBKS, BAT) — 342 runs at SR 226.49 — the highest strike rate of any 300+ run scorer in IPL 2026. Explosive opener who faces maximum balls and can win fantasy matches inside 6 overs alone. Essential GL differential with the highest batting ceiling in this fixture.

Top Bowling Picks

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB, BOWL) — 21 wickets at Econ 7.46, BBI 4/23. IPL 2026 Purple Cap leader — the most economical and most wicket-taking bowler in the tournament. His new-ball swing in Dharamsala’s cool mountain air is devastating in the powerplay. Non-negotiable lock in every format, no exceptions.
• Josh Hazlewood (RCB, BOWL) — 10 wickets at Econ 9.26, BBI 4/12. His 4/12 is among the best single-match bowling figures at this venue. Dharamsala’s pace-dominant surface (65% pace wickets) suits his steep bounce and back-of-length accuracy. Best GL captain bowling pick — high ceiling, moderate ownership.
• Arshdeep Singh (PBKS, BOWL) — 13 wickets at Econ 9.92, BBI 3/22. Left-arm swing with the new ball remains a genuine powerplay threat at his home ground. Best PBKS bowling pick in both formats — wicket-taking ability outweighs the economy concern on this surface.
• Suyash Sharma (RCB, BOWL) — 7 wickets at Econ 8.57 in 10 matches. RCB’s leg-spinner who operates in the middle overs where spin fantasy points are slightly better in the 2nd innings at Dharamsala (38 vs 34). Lower-order batting adds dual-department GL value. Smart fourth bowling slot pick.

PBKS vs RCB Best Fantasy Team Today

Small League Team (6 RCB + 5 PBKS)

WK: Prabhsimran Singh || BAT: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Cooper Connolly || ALL: Krunal Pandya, Shreyas Iyer || BOWL: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Arshdeep Singh, Suyash Sharma

Grand League Team (6 RCB + 5 PBKS)

WK: Prabhsimran Singh || BAT: Rajat Patidar, Priyansh Arya, Tim David || ALL: Krunal Pandya, Cooper Connolly || BOWL: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Arshdeep Singh, Rasikh Salam

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

PBKS vs RCB Probable Playing 11

PBKS Playing 11: 

Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Ben Dwarshuis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

RCB Playing XI: 

Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam

PBKS vs RCB Pitch & Weather Report — HPCA Dharamsala

Expert Fantasy Tips

• Bhuvneshwar is the only non-negotiable — 21 wickets at Econ 7.46, Purple Cap leader, swings the new ball in cool Dharamsala morning air. Pick him in every format, every team.
• Kohli SL captain, Patidar GL captain — Kohli’s 92 off 47 at this ground in 2024 is the safest floor; Patidar’s SR 195.20 is the GL ceiling at lower ownership.
• Pace over spin, always — 65% pace wickets at Dharamsala. Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood, Arshdeep occupy three bowling slots before considering anyone else.
• Priyansh Arya is the GL match-winner — SR 226.49 as opener. One good powerplay and he tops your fantasy leaderboard. Low ownership, maximum ceiling.
• 6 RCB players wins here — Better form, better bowling, 4 wins in last 5 H2H. Tilt heavy toward RCB in both formats.

PBKS vs RCB D11 Team Prediction

RCB-heavy is the only structure. Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood lead the bowling. Kohli anchors the batting. From PBKS, Connolly and Priyansh Arya are the must-picks — one for volume, one for ceiling.

Kohli batting lock. Bhuvneshwar bowling lock. Patidar GL captain. 6 RCB players — form, venue, and H2H all point the same way.