Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are among the franchises that haven’t won an Indian Premier League (IPL) yet. The Bengaluru-based team has reached the final thrice but lost on all three occasions. On the other hand, PBKS reached the final in the 2014 season but lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in a closely contested match.
Here’s a look at the RCB vs PBKS head to head record in IPL and a few batting and bowling stats from the matches between both teams.
Punjab Kings cruised to a six-wicket win over RCB in the first-ever IPL fixture between both franchises. Piyush Chawla and S Sreesanth shone with the ball for the Punjab outfit, bowling out the then Yuvraj Singh-led side for just 126. PBKS chased down the target with eight balls to spare. The IPL 2014 runners-up have the edge since that victory, winning 17 out of the 32 matches against RCB.
RCB vs PBKS Overall IPL Head to Head Record
List of Last 5 RCB vs PBKS Matches
- March 26, 2024 – RCB won by 4 wickets
- April 20, 2023 – RCB won by 24 runs
- May 13, 2022 – PBKS won by 54 runs
- March 27, 2022 – PBKS won by 5 wickets
- October 3, 2021 – RCB won by 6 runs
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Timeline 2024
RCB vs PBKS Stats
With 938 runs, Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer in the RCB vs PBKS matches. Kohli’s former RCB teammate AB de Villiers has amassed over 700 runs against PBKS in the RCB colours. Among the highest wicket-takers, Yuzvendra Chahal tops the chart with 25 wickets against PBKS during his time at RCB. Sandeep Sharma and Piyush Chawla have taken 16 and 15 wickets against RCB while playing for the Mohali-based franchise, respectively.
Here’s a look at the batting and bowling stats in the RCB vs PBKS matches in the IPL.
Most Runs for RCB against PBKS
Most Runs for PBKS against RCB
Most Wickets for RCB against PBKS
Most Wickets for PBKS against RCB
Concluding Thoughts
PBKS holds a 17-15 lead over RCB in the head to head meetings between both franchises in IPL. It would be interesting to see whether PBKS will extend their lead or if RCB can claw their way back in the upcoming IPL seasons.
Head to Head Records & Stats for other IPL Teams
FAQs about RCB vs PBKS Head to Head Record in IPL
What happened in the RCB vs PBKS match in IPL 2024?
RCB beat PBKS by four wickets at Chinnaswamy Stadium in the first IPL 2024 fixture between both teams.
How many runs has Virat Kohli scored against PBKS in the IPL?
For RCB, Virat Kohli has scored 938 runs in 31 innings. He has hit four fifties and one century.
What is the head to head record between RCB and PBKS in IPL?
RCB and PBKS have met 32 times in IPL. PBKS won 17 times, while RCB clinched 15 wins.
