PBKS vs RR Dream11 Prediction IPL 2026, Best Fantasy Team, Captain & Vice Captain Picks
The 40th match of IPL 2026 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be played on 28 April 2026 at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
This Dream11 prediction is based on pitch report, team balance, and confirmed playing XI to help you create a winning fantasy team.
Match Details
| Match | PBKS vs RR |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Date | 28 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh |
Confirmed Playing XI
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Marcus Stoinis
- Shashank Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Xavier Bartlett
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Riyan Parag (C)
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Donovan Ferreira
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jofra Archer
- Sandeep Sharma
- Tushar Deshpande
- Ravi Bishnoi
Pitch Strategy for Dream11 (Mullanpur)
- Balanced pitch
- Pacers get early help
- Batting improves later
- Medium scoring
👉 Focus on:
- Top-order batters
- All-rounders
- Death bowlers
Top Fantasy Picks
Wicketkeepers
- Prabhsimran Singh – Aggressive
- Dhruv Jurel – Safe
Batters
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – Must pick
- Shreyas Iyer – Consistent
- Riyan Parag – Form player
- Nehal Wadhera – Differential
All-Rounders
- Marcus Stoinis – Key player
- Ravindra Jadeja – Must pick
- Marco Jansen – Impact
Bowlers
- Jofra Archer – Strike bowler
- Arshdeep Singh – Death overs
- Yuzvendra Chahal – Wicket taker
- Ravi Bishnoi – Key spinner
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Small League Team
Safe Team (SL):
- WK: Jurel
- BAT: Jaiswal, Iyer, Parag, Wadhera
- AR: Stoinis, Jadeja
- BOWL: Archer, Arshdeep, Chahal, Bishnoi
Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis
PBKS vs RR Dream11 Grand League Team
Risky Team (GL):
- WK: Prabhsimran
- BAT: Arya, Suryavanshi, Hetmyer
- AR: Stoinis, Jansen
- BOWL: Archer, Vyshak, Bartlett, Chahal, Bishnoi
Captain: Ravindra Jadeja
Vice-Captain: Jofra Archer
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Safe Options:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Marcus Stoinis
- Ravindra Jadeja
Risky Options:
- Jofra Archer
- Riyan Parag
- Yuzvendra Chahal
Differential Picks
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Priyansh Arya
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
Fantasy Strategy
- Pick balanced team
- Include all-rounders
- Focus on death bowlers
- Avoid too many spinners
Dream11 Combination
- WK: 1–2
- BAT: 3–5
- AR: 2–3
- BOWL: 3–4
Final Dream11 Prediction Summary
- Best Captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Best Vice-Captain: Marcus Stoinis
- Top Picks: Jaiswal, Stoinis, Jadeja
- Differential Picks: Arya, Vyshak
Conclusion
The PBKS vs RR Dream11 prediction for IPL 2026 suggests a balanced fantasy team with a mix of reliable batters, impactful all-rounders, and wicket-taking bowlers. The Mullanpur pitch supports both batting and bowling, making smart team selection crucial.
Choosing the right captain and vice-captain can significantly improve your chances of winning.
