PBKS vs RCB Head To Head is one of the most closely contested rivalries in IPL history.
Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other 37 times, with RCB winning 19 matches and PBKS winning 18. That gives Royal Challengers Bengaluru a narrow edge in the overall record.
The rivalry reached its peak in the IPL 2025 Final, where RCB defeated PBKS by 6 runs at Ahmedabad to clinch their maiden IPL title. RCB’s highest total in this fixture is 241, while PBKS have posted 232. With the scores this tight over 37 games, every future clash carries serious weight.
PBKS vs RCB Overall Head-to-Head Record
A quick look at the complete win-loss record and team scoring stats in this fixture.
| Stat | PBKS | RCB |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 37 | 37 |
| Won | 18 | 19 |
| Lost | 19 | 18 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 232 | 241 |
| Lowest Team Total | 88 | 84 |
PBKS vs RCB All-Season Results
Season-by-season results showing how momentum has shifted over the years.
| Year | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Final) | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 6 runs |
| 2025 (Qualifier 1) | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 8 wickets |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2025 | Punjab Kings | Won by 5 wickets |
| 2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 60 runs |
| 2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 4 wickets |
| 2023 | Punjab Kings | Won by 7 runs |
| 2023 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 24 runs |
| 2022 | Punjab Kings | Won by 54 runs |
| 2022 | Punjab Kings | Won by 5 wickets |
| 2021 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 6 runs |
| 2021 | Punjab Kings | Won by 34 runs |
| 2020 | Punjab Kings | Won by 8 wickets |
| 2020 | Punjab Kings | Won by 97 runs |
| 2019 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 17 runs |
| 2019 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 8 wickets |
| 2018 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 10 wickets |
| 2018 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 4 wickets |
| 2017 | Punjab Kings | Won by 19 runs |
| 2017 | Punjab Kings | Won by 8 wickets |
| 2016 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 82 runs |
| 2016 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 1 run |
| 2015 | Punjab Kings | Won by 22 runs |
| 2015 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 138 runs |
| 2014 | Punjab Kings | Won by 32 runs |
| 2014 | Punjab Kings | Won by 5 wickets |
| 2013 | Punjab Kings | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2013 | Punjab Kings | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2012 | Punjab Kings | Won by 3 wickets |
| 2012 | Punjab Kings | Won by 4 wickets |
| 2011 | Punjab Kings | Won by 111 runs |
| 2011 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 85 runs |
| 2010 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2010 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 8 wickets |
| 2009 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 2 runs |
| 2009 | Punjab Kings | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2008 | Punjab Kings | Won by 6 wickets |
Key Players in PBKS vs RCB Fixtures
Here are the key players from both teams:
Top Run Scorers
Players with the most runs in PBKS vs RCB clashes.
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 1,159 |
| Chris Gayle | RCB/PBKS | 873 |
| AB de Villiers | RCB | 718 |
| KL Rahul | PBKS/RCB | 600+ |
Virat Kohli leads the run charts in this rivalry with 1,159 runs across 37 innings. His consistency against PBKS is among the best against any single IPL opponent. His 92 in 2024 and unbeaten 73 in the 2025 Qualifier 1 are standout knocks.
Chris Gayle contributed 873 runs across stints with both RCB and PBKS. His 117 off 57 balls in 2015 remains the highest score by an RCB batter in this fixture. AB de Villiers added explosive firepower with 718 runs through match-winning cameos in the middle order.
Top Wicket Takers
Bowlers who have taken the most wickets in this matchup.
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Yuzvendra Chahal | RCB/PBKS | 29 |
| Sandeep Sharma | PBKS | 16 |
| Harshal Patel | RCB/PBKS | 16 |
Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading wicket-taker in this rivalry with 29 wickets. He took the majority of them while playing for RCB (2014 to 2021) and has continued to trouble his former team after moving to PBKS. His leg-spin has been the most consistent threat across both sides of this fixture.
Sandeep Sharma follows with 16 wickets, mostly in the powerplay. His swing bowling regularly troubled RCB’s top order. Harshal Patel, another player who represented both teams, also has 16 wickets and was a proven death-over specialist in this rivalry.
Individual Records
Best batting and bowling performances in PBKS vs RCB history.
| Record | Stat | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Individual Score | 132* | KL Rahul | PBKS |
| Highest Score for RCB | 117 | Chris Gayle | RCB |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/14 | Sreenath Aravind | RCB |
| Best Bowling for PBKS | 4/17 | Piyush Chawla | PBKS |
KL Rahul’s unbeaten 132 off 69 balls in IPL 2020 at Dubai is the highest individual score in this rivalry. He smashed 14 fours and 7 sixes to guide PBKS to a 97-run victory. Chris Gayle’s 117 off 57 balls in 2015 remains RCB’s best batting effort. With the ball, Sreenath Aravind’s 4/14 is the best spell in PBKS vs RCB history, while Piyush Chawla’s 4/17 is the best by a PBKS bowler.
Key Records in the PBKS vs RCB Rivalry
Major team records, biggest wins, and notable numbers from this fixture.
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total by RCB | 241/7 (IPL 2024, Dharamsala) |
| Highest Team Total by PBKS | 232/2 (IPL 2011, Dharamsala) |
| Lowest Team Total by RCB | 84 all out (IPL 2020, Dubai) |
| Lowest Team Total by PBKS | 88 all out (IPL 2015, Bengaluru) |
| Biggest RCB Win (by Runs) | 138 runs (IPL 2015) |
| Biggest RCB Win (by Wickets) | 10 wickets (IPL 2018) |
| Biggest PBKS Win (by Runs) | 111 runs (IPL 2011) |
| Biggest PBKS Win (by Wickets) | 9 wickets (IPL 2009) |
| Highest Partnership (PBKS) | 206 – Gilchrist and Marsh (IPL 2011) |
| Highest Partnership (RCB) | 147 – Kohli and Gayle (IPL 2016) |
| Latest Result | RCB won by 6 runs (IPL 2025 Final) |
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Conclusion: RCB Lead PBKS Rivalry 19-18 In IPL History
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played Punjab Kings 37 times in the IPL and hold a slim advantage with 19 wins, while PBKS have won 18 matches.
No game in this fixture has ended as a tie or without a result. That makes PBKS vs RCB the most evenly contested head-to-head in IPL history. PBKS dominated between 2012 and 2014, winning five straight matches against Bengaluru during that stretch. However, RCB have been the stronger side in recent seasons, winning both matches in 2024 and three out of four in 2025, including the IPL Final.
Based on the numbers so far, RCB enters future clashes against PBKS with a slight upper hand in this head-to-head battle.
