PBKS vs RCB Match 61, Cricket Tips: Royal Challengers Bengaluru are just one win away from making it to the playoffs. They are almost through with 16 points on the board. But their qualification is still not confirmed. One more win and they will be officially in.

RCB will take on Punjab Kings in match no. 61. Both teams will take on Sunday at 3:30 PM IST at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. PBKS have now lost five games in a row. They need this win to make their chances stronger. If they lose, they can get eliminated also.

PBKS vs RCB: Match Details

Date: May 17, 2026 (Sunday)

Time: 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

PBKS vs RCB Live Streaming Details

The live action of the PBKS vs RCB clash will be on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also access the live stream through the Jio Hotstar app or website.

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HPCA Stadium offers a good batting wicket. Already teams have chased down 200+ scores in both games played here. However, there is enough help for the fast bowlers on this wicket. The bounce and pace are good, and bowlers can trouble the batters with the new ball.

PBKS vs RCB Possible XIs

PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

RCB: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Venkatesh Iyer, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood

PBKS vs RCB Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Virat Kohli is coming off a century and is the player in form. For PBKS, Priyansh Arya is someone who can put RCB under pressure.

Probable Best Bowler

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been superb and is bowling well at different stages. For PBKS, Arshdeep Singh bowled well in the last game and will be key.

Today Match Prediction: PBKS have lost five games in a row and will be under pressure. Hence, we predict RCB, who are in form, to win this game.

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Disclaimer: The predictions or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.