PUN vs BLR My11Circle Prediction: IPL Fantasy League Strategy, Tips & Team Combinations

Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face each other in the 61st match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, 17th May.

This afternoon clash is extremely important for both teams, especially Punjab Kings, who are desperate to return to winning ways and keep their playoff hopes alive. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on the other hand, are in excellent form and need another victory to strengthen their chances of finishing in the top two.

Punjab Kings started the season brilliantly and looked like one of the strongest teams in the tournament. However, they have lost their last five matches in a row, including a disappointing defeat against Mumbai Indians after failing to defend a total of 200 runs. Their batting unit has continued to perform well, but inconsistent bowling and poor fielding have hurt them at crucial moments.

Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are enjoying an excellent campaign and currently sit at the top of the IPL points table. In their previous match, RCB defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets while chasing a target of 193 runs. Virat Kohli continued his superb form, while Devdutt Padikkal played an important supporting role.

With Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, two of the best bowlers in IPL, leading a strong bowling attack, RCB are looking like one of the strongest contenders for the title this season. Players like Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Bhuvneshwar Kumar should be included in your PUN vs BLR My11Circle prediction.

PUN vs BLR Match Details

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PUN vs BLR My11Circle Prediction Picks

Virat Kohli has scored the most runs in IPL and is undoubtedly a legend in this league. He is in outstanding form this season and should be one of the first players picked in your PUN vs BLR My11 Circle team. Along with Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are among the top fantasy picks for this match.

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PUN vs BLR My11Circle Team for IPL 2026 61st Match

• Keeper: Prabhsimran Singh
• Batters: Virat Kohli (VC), Devdutt Padikkal, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rajat Patidar, Tim David
• All-rounders: Cooper Connolly, Azmatullah Omarzai
• Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Josh Hazlewood

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PUN vs BLR Match Prediction

The upcoming match at Dharamsala is extremely important for Punjab Kings, who need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive. After a brilliant start to the season, Punjab have lost momentum with five straight defeats. Their batting unit has performed well, but poor bowling and fielding have cost them several matches.

Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been one of the most consistent teams in IPL 2026. Virat Kohli is in tremendous form, and their bowling attack featuring Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood has been highly effective. RCB have also dominated PBKS in recent meetings, winning six of the last seven matches between the two teams.

The RCB vs PBKS H2H record is very close overall, with RCB holding a narrow 19-18 advantage. Considering current form and team balance, Royal Challengers Bengaluru appear to have a stronger chance of winning this contest.

IPL Fantasy League Team for PUN vs BLR 61st Match

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