IPL Head-to-Head

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings — IPL Head-to-Head Record

Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the IPL head-to-head against Punjab Kings 19-18 from 37 matches played.

RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

wins · 51.4%

Matches Played

PBKS

Punjab Kings

wins · 48.6%

Head-to-Head Stats

241/7

9 April 2024

Highest Score

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Lowest Score

Bengaluru, 6 May 2015 (all out in 13.4 overs)

Biggest Win Margin

Punjab Kings won by 97 runs — Dubai, IPL 2020 (KL Rahul unbeaten 132)

Last Meeting

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs (222/4 vs 199/8) — HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala, 17 May 2026 (Match 61). Venkatesh Iyer (73 off 40) was Player of the Match; the win made RCB the first side to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings — Rivalry Notes

The tightest of the researched fixtures — RCB lead 19-18 with no ties or no-results across 37 meetings. This rivalry reached its peak in the IPL 2025 Final, where RCB beat PBKS by 6 runs at Ahmedabad to win their maiden title, before RCB extended their edge again in their 2026 meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more IPL matches between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the IPL head-to-head against Punjab Kings 19-18 from 37 matches played.

What is the highest team score in an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted the highest team score in this fixture, 241/7 (9 April 2024).

When did Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings last play each other in the IPL?

Data Source

Curated from published IPL match records. Franchise-rename history is merged into the current identity (e.g. Delhi Daredevils results count toward Delhi Capitals); expansion-slot franchises (Deccan Chargers, Pune Warriors, Kochi Tuskers, Rising Pune Supergiant, Gujarat Lions) are kept separate.

Last updated 22 August 2026