PBKS vs RCB IPL 2026: Strongest Predicted Playing XI for Match 61

As the IPL 2026 season reaches its business end, Punjab Kings face a critical encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the HPCA Stadium. Following five consecutive defeats and a visible breakdown in the bowling department, the PBKS management faces tough selection calls. We analyze the strongest possible XI for Match 61, addressing the rumors surrounding Shashank Singh and the tactical shifts required to stop the RCB juggernaut in Dharamsala.