Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Timeline Record in IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings Stats, Most Runs, Wickets
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| Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Timeline |
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.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Timeline in IPL
|
Bangalore |
Team |
Punjab |
|
33 |
Matches Played |
33 |
|
16 |
Won |
17 |
|
17 |
Lost |
16 |
|
0 |
No Result |
0 |
|
241 |
Highest Score |
232 |
|
84 |
Lowest Score |
88 |
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.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Timeline 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.
|
Total Matches |
12 |
|
RCB won |
7 |
|
PBKS won |
5 |
|
Tie |
- |
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Timeline 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.
|
Total Matches |
2 |
|
PBKS won |
1 |
|
RCB won |
1 |
|
Tie |
- |
|
|
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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Timeline 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.
|
Total Matches |
8 |
|
RCB won |
5 |
|
PBKS won |
3 |
|
Tie |
- |
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Timeline
|
Date |
Winner |
Won By |
Venue |
|
9-May-2024 |
RCB |
60 Run |
Dharamsala |
|
25-Apr-2024 |
RCB |
4 Wickets |
Bengaluru |
|
20-Apr-2023 |
RCB |
24 runs |
Mohali |
|
13-May-2022 |
PBKS |
54 runs |
Mumbai |
|
27-Mar-2022 |
PBKS |
5 wickets |
Mumbai |
|
03-Oct-2021 |
RCB |
6 runs |
Sharjah |
|
30-Apr-2021 |
PBKS |
34 runs |
Ahmedabad |
|
15-Oct-2020 |
PBKS |
8 Wickets |
Sharjah |
|
24-Sep-2020 |
PBKS |
97 Runs |
Dubai |
|
24-Apr-2019 |
RCB |
17 runs |
Bengaluru |
|
13-Apr-2019 |
RCB |
8 Wickets |
Mohali |
|
14-May-2018 |
RCB |
10 Wickets |
Indore |
|
13-Apr-2018 |
RCB |
4 Wickets |
Bengaluru |
|
5-May-2017 |
PBKS |
16 Runs |
Bengaluru |
|
10-Apr-2017 |
PBKS |
8 Wickets |
Indore |
|
18-May-2016 |
RCB |
82 Runs |
Bengal |
|
9-May-2016 |
RCB |
1 Runs |
Mohali |
|
13-May-2015 |
PBKS |
22 Runs |
Mohali |
|
6-May-2015 |
RCB |
138 Runs |
Bengaluru |
|
9-May-2014 |
PBKS |
32 Runs |
Bengaluru |
|
28-Apr-2014 |
PBKS |
5 Wickets |
Dubai |
|
14-May-2013 |
PBKS |
7 Wickets |
Bengaluru |
|
6-May-2013 |
PBKS |
6 Wickets |
Mohali |
|
2-May-2012 |
PBKS |
4 Wickets |
Bengaluru |
|
20-Apr-2012 |
RCB |
5 Wickets |
Mohali |
|
17-May-2011 |
PBKS |
111 Runs |
Dharamsala |
|
6-May-2011 |
RCB |
85 Runs |
Bengaluru |
|
2-Apr-2010 |
RCB |
6 Wickets |
Mohali |
|
16-Mar-2010 |
RCB |
8 Wickets |
Bengaluru |
|
1-May-2009 |
RCB |
8 Runs |
Durban |
|
24-Apr-2009 |
PBKS |
7 Wickets |
Durban |
|
12-May-2008 |
PBKS |
9 Wickets |
Mohali |
|
5-May-2008 |
PBKS |
6 Wickets |
Bengaluru |
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Timeline Matches
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Top performers
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings 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.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings 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 Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings
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.