PBKS Vs RCB LIVE Score, IPL 2026: Punjab Kings Win Toss, Invite Royal Challengers Bengaluru To Bat First

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Venkatesh Iyer, Jitesh Sharma(w/c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Punjab Kings have won the toss and have opted to field.

Punjab Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-stakes IPL 2026 clash at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, with both sides eyeing crucial points in the playoff race. PBKS will be desperate to snap their losing streak and regain momentum, while RCB arrive at the top of the table, aiming to tighten their grip on a playoff spot with another strong performance.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings have met 37 times in the IPL so far, with RCB edging the rivalry 19–18. RCB’s highest total against PBKS is 241, while their lowest is 84.

PBKS, meanwhile, have posted a best of 232 in this fixture, with their lowest score being 88. With such a tight head-to-head record and both sides capable of producing explosive totals, this matchup continues to deliver high-intensity, unpredictable cricket that fans closely follow.

The Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 Match 61 will be televised live on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also watch the live streaming of the match on the JioHotstar app and website.

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