PBKS vs RCB (Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru), 61st Match, Indian Premier League 2026 Match Details, Full Stats, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Key Players, Squads, Predicted Playing XIs & Impact Subs

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The Punjab Kings are ready to lock horns with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an absolute blockbuster clash of IPL 2026. This is a massive game as both heavyweights push deeper into the season to secure a premium spot in the playoff bracket.

PBKS vs RCB (Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru), 61st Match Details :

  • Match: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (IPL 2026).

  • Venue: New PCA International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (Mohali).

  • Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM).

  • Live Stream: JioHotstar / Star Sports Network.

PBKS vs RCB Match Preview 2026: Full Stats, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Key Players

This encounter brings together two of the most explosive batting units in the tournament. PBKS has set the pace at the top of the table this season, while RCB—led by their 2025 title-winning core—is looking to exert their dominance away from home.

PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head Record :

  • Total Matches: 37

  • PBKS Wins: 18

  • RCB Wins: 19

  • Previous Match (2025): RCB won by 7 wickets.

  • Trend: Incredibly close rivalry, though RCB defeated PBKS in the high-stakes IPL 2025 Final to lift the trophy.

  • Previous Match (2026): No Match in 2026.

PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report – Mullanpur Stadium :

  • Average 1st Innings Score: 175–188

  • Pitch Type: Balanced (Excellent carry for fast bowlers early on, true bounce makes it a paradise for stroke players later).

  • Dew Factor: Heavy (The evening dew usually plays a massive role here).

  • Toss Advantage: Teams winning the toss will undoubtedly prefer chasing to exploit the wet outfield conditions in the second innings.

Key Player Matchups (Stats & Records) :

1. Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh :

The ultimate battle of skills. Arshdeep’s incoming swinging deliveries will test Kohli right in the Powerplay.

2. Shreyas Iyer vs Josh Hazlewood :

  • The PBKS skipper’s handling of Hazlewood’s relentless, hard-length accuracy will dictate the middle overs.

3. Phil Salt vs Yuzvendra Chahal :

  • RCB’s explosive opener vs the highest wicket-taker in IPL history. High-risk, high-reward battle.

4. Marcus Stoinis vs Krunal Pandya :

  • A classic tactical duel in the death overs between PBKS’s prime finisher and RCB’s premium spin-allrounder.

Unique Records & Stats:

  • Table Titans: PBKS are sitting comfortably as table-toppers this season.

  • The Final Revenge: This is a crucial rematch after RCB beat PBKS in the 2025 IPL final.

  • PBKS Strength: Deep, explosive batting order + high-intent middle-order firepower.

  • RCB Strength: Masterclass opening pair (Kohli & Salt) + world-class pace spearheaded by Hazlewood.

  • The Chahal Factor: Yuzvendra Chahal faces his former franchise RCB, where he remains their all-time top spinner

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squads:

Punjab Kings Squad: Shreyas Iyer (c), Prabhsimran Singh (w), Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Cooper Connolly, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, Vishnu Vinod, Praveen Dubey, Ben Dwarshuis, Yash Thakur, Suryansh Shedge, Vishal Nishad, Harnoor Singh, Mitchell Owen, Pyla Avinash, Musheer Khan.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (w), Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam Dar, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Kanishk Chouhan, Vihaan Malhotra, Jacob Duffy, Satwik Desal, Mangesh Yadav.

Predicted Playing XIs & Impact Subs:

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
1. Prabhsimran Singh (WK) 1. Virat Kohli
2. Priyansh Arya 2. Phil Salt (WK)
3. Cooper Connolly 3. Rajat Patidar (C)
4. Shreyas Iyer (C) 4. Devdutt Padikkal
5. Marcus Stoinis 5. Venkatesh Iyer
6. Nehal Wadhera 6. Tim David
7. Shashank Singh 7. Krunal Pandya
8. Marco Jansen 8. Romario Shepherd
9. Arshdeep Singh 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
10. Lockie Ferguson 10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Yuzvendra Chahal 11. Yash Dayal
Impact Sub: Vijaykumar Vyshak Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma

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