Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Head to Head Records & Stats

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Head to Head Record in IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Stats, Most Runs, Wickets

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Head to Head Records & Stats

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been one of the most entertaining franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but haven’t been able to get their hands on the trophy even with star players like Virat Kohli, Ab de Villers, Chris Gayle and Glenn Maxwell. However, they made it into the final thrice in 2009, 2011, and 2016 but couldn’t cross the final hurdle. On the other hand, Punjab Kings (PBKS) have qualified for the IPL final just once in 2014 and haven’t been able to make it into the top four since then. 

Both RCB and PBKS also share a very exciting rivalry in the IPL and have given so many memorable moments in the tournament. They will again take on each other at least once in IPL 2025 and fans will be expecting another thrilling encounter between two sides. Let’s have a look at their rivalry in the IPL history. 

RCB vs PBKS Head to Head in IPL

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings have met each other 33 times in the Indian Premier League, where PBKS have the upper hand against RCB with 17 wins, while RCB came out victorious on 16 occasions against Punjab. There have been some memorable encounters between both teams which include the IPL 2016 fixture in Bengaluru where Virat Kohli showed his masterclass by scoring his fourth IPL hundred of the season in a 15-over match, that too with seven to eight stitches on his hand. RCB won that match by 82 runs. 

RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head at RCB’s Home Ground, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have hosted Punjab Kings at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on twelve occasions in IPL. Out of twelve fixtures, RCB emerged as a winner in 7 matches while PBKS clinched victory on 5 occasions. Talking about their last meeting at RCB’s home ground, RCB defeated PBKS by 4 wickets with chase master Virat Kohli’s blistering 77-run inning.

PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head at PBKS’s Home Ground, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is one of the home grounds for Punjab Kings, where they have met Royal Challengers Bengaluru for two occasions. Out of two outings, both PBKS and RCB won each match at this venue. Last time they met here in IPL 2024, RCB won the match by 60 runs after posting a giant 241 for 7 with Virat Kohli’s stellar action producing 92 off 47 balls.

PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head at PBKS’s Home Ground, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium

Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium is also one of the old home grounds for Punjab Kings, where they played against RCB on eight occasions. RCB are in a lead with five dominating victories while PBKS clinched only three victories. Their first-ever IPL match at this venue was held on 12th May 2008, when Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) won the match by 9 wickets with push by Shaun Marsh who was player of the match as he contributed a quickfire 74-run inning off 51 balls to chase down 144.

RCB vs PBKS Head to Head Matches

RCB vs PBKS Head to Head Matches

RCB vs PBKS Top performers

RCB vs PBKS Most Runs in IPL

Run machine Virat Kohli is an all-time most run scorer in RCB vs PBKS rivalry as he has amassed 1030 runs from 32 matches. For PBKS, Shashank Singh has a massive strike rate of 214.81 against RCB. Most of the players from both teams will be playing against the opponent for the first time. In the whole IPL 2025 season, PBKS skipper is a leading run-getter for the team.

RCB vs PBKS Most Wickets in IPL

Josh Hazlewood has taken most wickets for RCB in IPL 2025, leading the bowling chart with 9 scalps. For PBKS, Arshdeep Singh stands as a highest wicket taker, grabbing 8 wickets from 6 matches.

FAQs about RCB vs PBKS Head to Head

How many times RCB won against PBKS?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings fought in IPL history on 33 occasions. Out of 33 clashes, RCB won 16 games indicating close contests against PBKS as they won 17 games against PBKS.

Who is better, RCB or PBKS?

Both RCB and PBKS haven’t had a chance to lift IPL trophy ever. However, RCB finished as runners-up for three times while KXIP (now PBKS) were runners-up only on one occasion. Historically, RCB have been more favorable as compared to PBKS.

Who has scored the most runs for RCB against PBKS?

Virat Kohli is an all-time highest run scorer for RCB against PBKS with 1030 runs.

Who has taken the most wickets for RCB against PBKS?

Former RCB spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took 25 wickets for RCB against PBKS.

Who has scored the most runs for PBKS against RCB?

Former PBKS batter KL Rahul scored 451 runs for PBKS against RCB.

Who has taken the most wickets for PBKS against RCB?

Former PBKS bowler Sandeep Sharma took 16 wickets for PBKS against RCB.