Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Head to Head Records: Most Runs, Wickets and Highest Total

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Head to Head Records in IPL

The RCB vs PBKS rivalry has seen 35 encounters in the IPL. Punjab Kings holds a narrow edge with 18 wins, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru have claimed 17 victories. The battles have often been fiercely contested, with both teams enjoying periods of dominance.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the overall stats:

RCB vs PBKS Head to Head: Winning Percentage
 

Let’s take a look at the win percentage for both sides:

Punjab Kings hold a slender lead with a 51% win percentage compared to RCB’s 49%, underscoring how evenly matched this rivalry has been.

RCB vs PBKS Head to Head: Win Breakdown by Batting First & Chasing

PBKS have been slightly more successful while chasing targets, whereas RCB has had the edge while setting totals.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings: Head to Head at Different Venues

At M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

The Chinnaswamy Stadium has witnessed high-scoring games, and while RCB slightly leads in victories, PBKS have also notched up some impressive performances.

At PCA Stadium, Chandigarh 

RCB has enjoyed a superior record in Chandigarh, winning six out of nine matches played there.

At Neutral Venues

Punjab Kings have been more dominant at neutral venues, winning 9 out of 13 encounters.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings: Last 5 Matches

RCB have won the last three encounters convincingly, with Virat Kohli leading from the front with impactful performances.

RCB vs PBKS: Key Matches from History
 

2013 – Chris Gayle’s Storm (117)

In one of the most brutal displays of batting, Chris Gayle hammered a 117-run knock that helped RCB set one of the highest totals against PBKS.

2020 – KL Rahul’s Carnage (132*)

KL Rahul blasted an unbeaten 132, the highest individual score in this rivalry, dismantling the RCB bowling attack.

2024 – Kohli’s Back-to-Back Blows

In both 2024 encounters, Kohli starred with scores of 92 and 77 to lead RCB to emphatic wins, showcasing his mastery against PBKS yet again.

Top Performers in RCB vs PBKS Rivalry

Top Run Scorers

Virat Kohli (RCB) – 1030 runs

The face of RCB, Kohli has dominated this rivalry like no other. His sheer consistency and hunger for runs have seen him cross the 1000-run mark against PBKS, making him the highest scorer in this head-to-head history.

KL Rahul (PBKS) – 517 runs

Rahul, a former RCB player himself, has consistently scored heavily against his old franchise, including a stunning 132*, the highest individual score in their meetings.

Top Wicket Takers
 

Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB) – 25 wickets

The leg-spinner has made a habit of picking up key wickets against PBKS. Though he no longer plays for RCB, his impact on this rivalry remains unmatched.

Sandeep Sharma (PBKS) – 16 wickets

Known for his control and swing in the powerplay, Sandeep has been a regular nemesis for RCB batters across seasons.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings 2025: Team Insights

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team Insights

RCB entered into the 2025 IPL season with a completely new look, roping in player like Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt and Krunal Pandya.  Under the new leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB are going in a different direction. However, despite the new direction, a similar question mark still remains over RCB and that is their lack of balanced bowling lineup. 

There were talks that Virat Kohli could potentially return as captain after departure of Faf du Plessis but the RCB management who is adamant on doing things differently have put their faith in Rajat Patidar. Only time will tell whether the decision is the right one or not. 

As IPL 2025 approaches, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and captivating cricket between two of the league's most popular franchises. 

RCB IPL 2025 squad:
 

Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.

Punjab Kings Team Insights

Punjab Kings head into IPL 2025 with a powerful and dynamic squad, led by the ever-reliable Shreyas Iyer. Iyer’s calm yet aggressive leadership style, coupled with his ability to anchor the innings, makes him the ideal captain for PBKS. His partnership with Marcus Stoinis, who brings immense power-hitting capabilities and all-round skills, makes the Kings a dangerous team with the bat.

The presence of Glenn Maxwell provides PBKS with a genuine match-winner. Maxwell’s explosive batting and handy off-spin make him an invaluable asset, especially on pitches offering turn. The Kings also have a solid core of Indian talent with Nehal Wadhera and Prabhsimran Singh, both of whom are capable of delivering big performances at the top of the order. Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis adds further depth and reliability to their middle order.

In the bowling department, PBKS have one of the most lethal attacks in the competition. The pace duo of Lockie Ferguson and Marco Jansen will be responsible for rattling opposition batters with their raw pace and bounce. Arshdeep Singh’s ability to swing the ball and deliver in the death overs makes him a key asset.

To complement their pace attack, PBKS have the seasoned Yuzvendra Chahal leading the spin department. Chahal’s ability to take wickets in the middle overs will be crucial to breaking partnerships and controlling the game. With Harpreet Brar and Pravin Dubey adding spin variety, PBKS have a well-rounded bowling attack.

Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Squad

Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Xavier Bartlett, Pravin Dubey.