RCB vs PBKS is a battle between batsmen, brilliance, and baffling sensibility. RCB vs PBKS head to head record has remained strikingly even, despite both sides having a plethora of the biggest hitters ever to have played the game over the years. This fixture has become a fan favorite worth tuning in to watch at the start of the first over bowled, from the small boundaries of the Chinnaswamy to the picturesque outfields of Dharamsala – as no fan can afford to miss a high-scoring thriller going down to the last over.
RCB vs PBKS Head to Head Record
These franchises have been a part of the IPL since it started in 2008. They have played to a near-even record against each other over the past 18 years. Despite a recent upturn of form, including a title-winning 2025 campaign, RCB have historically found Punjab Kings a “bogey team”, causing them to spring an upset with regularity.
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Matches Played | 37 |
| Matches Won by RCB | 19 |
| Matches Won by PBKS | 18 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Most Runs | Virat Kohli (1,030) |
| Most Wickets | Yuzvendra Chahal (25) |
| Highest Score (RCB) | 241/7 (2024) |
| Highest Score (PBKS) | 232/2 (2011) |
RCB vs PBKS: Complete IPL Match Results and Stats
Both teams have faced periods of dominance and their rivalry has seen the pendulum swing back and forth over the following years. There was also the 2025 season where RCB beat the Punjab challenge on the way to the trophy and a huge batting masterclass in Dharamsala for the 2024 season.
| Year | Winner | Margin | Venue |
| 2025 | RCB | 6 Runs | Ahmedabad (Final) |
| 2025 | RCB | 8 Wickets | New Chandigarh (Qualifier 1) |
| 2025 | RCB | 7 Wickets | New Chandigarh |
| 2025 | PBKS | 5 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 2024 | RCB | 60 Runs | Dharamsala |
| 2024 | RCB | 4 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 2023 | RCB | 24 Runs | Mohali |
| 2022 | PBKS | 54 Runs | Mumbai (Brabourne) |
| 2022 | PBKS | 5 Wickets | Mumbai (DY Patil) |
| 2021 | RCB | 6 Runs | Sharjah |
| 2021 | PBKS | 34 Runs | Ahmedabad |
| 2020 | PBKS | 8 Wickets | Sharjah |
| 2020 | PBKS | 97 Runs | Dubai |
| 2019 | RCB | 17 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 2019 | RCB | 8 Wickets | Mohali |
| 2018 | RCB | 10 Wickets | Indore |
| 2018 | RCB | 4 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 2017 | PBKS | 19 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 2017 | PBKS | 8 Wickets | Indore |
| 2016 | RCB | 82 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 2016 | RCB | 1 Run | Mohali |
| 2015 | PBKS | 22 Runs | Mohali |
| 2015 | RCB | 138 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 2014 | PBKS | 32 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 2014 | PBKS | 5 Wickets | Dubai |
| 2013 | PBKS | 7 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 2013 | PBKS | 6 Wickets | Mohali |
| 2012 | PBKS | 4 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 2012 | RCB | 5 Wickets | Mohali |
| 2011 | PBKS | 111 Runs | Dharamsala |
| 2011 | RCB | 85 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 2010 | RCB | 6 Wickets | Mohali |
| 2010 | RCB | 8 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 2009 | RCB | 8 Runs | Durban |
| 2009 | PBKS | 7 Wickets | Durban |
| 2008 | PBKS | 9 Wickets | Mohali |
| 2008 | PBKS | 6 Wickets | Bengaluru |
RCB vs PBKS Overall Record: Full Head-to-Head History
Therefore, the full breakdown shows it as a rivalry that flips every year.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Overall Records vs PBKS
In Punjab’s recent history, RCB likes to play with its “Big Three” culture (that is Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and what have you) and usually sets her big targets which are hard for Punjab to chase.
| Category | Statistics |
| Matches Won by RCB | 19 |
| Highest Score | 241/7 (2024) |
| Lowest Score | 84 (2015) |
| Win Percentage | 51.3% |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Overall Records vs RCB
RCB taking advantage of its “Big Three” culture and setting huge targets, which Punjab cannot get over in the last few seasons?
| Category | Statistics |
| Matches Won by PBKS | 18 |
| Highest Score | 232/2 (2011) |
| Lowest Score | 88 (2015) |
| Most Runs (for PBKS) | KL Rahul (486 runs) |
RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Home Ground
1) RCB Record at Home (Chinnaswamy Stadium)
Both teams have loved the short boundaries on offer at the Chinnaswamy, which is a batter’s paradise. RCB have the upper hand marginally though PBKS have taken off a few “heists” at this ground.
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Matches | 13 |
| RCB Won | 7 |
| PBKS Won | 6 |
2) PBKS Record at Home (Mohali/Mullanpur)
There have been quite a few high-scoring chases as the Punjab Kings have frequently used their destructive middle order to attack RCB’s death bowling.
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Matches | 10 |
| PBKS Won | 4 |
| RCB Won | 6 |
Player Contributions in RCB vs PBKS Fixtures
Virat Kohli (RCB)
Kohli enjoys facing the Kings As the only player to have topped the 1,000-run mark in this particular tie, he has been the bedrock of several RCB wins.
Liam Livingstone (PBKS)
Livingstone, who can clear any boundary in the world, is likely to be RCB’s biggest threat against spinners through the middle and death overs
Mohammed Siraj (RCB)
Ataj venues like Mohali and Dharamsala which offer plenty of swing have helped Siraj in getting the PBKS top-order out in his initial spells quite regularly, giving RCB the early advantage.
Kagiso Rabada (PBKS)
With his pace and accuracy often troubling the big-hitters of RCB, Rabada has been the one man Punjab turn to break crucial partnerships.
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Conclusion
RCB vs PBKS rivalry still leads IPL most unpredictable Match up Given the high-octane nature of scoring and history of collapse for both sides, not a target is secure in a same-venue clash. When RCB take the field to defend their title in 2026, the head-to-head numbers imply Punjab Kings will be among their most difficult obstacles to pass.
FAQ
On how many occasions either RCB went on to win against PBKS?
RCB has been victorious in 19 out of the 37 fixtures held against Punjab Kings so far.
Who has scored the most runs in this rivalry?
The figure for most number of runs against PBKS is held by Virat Kohli with 1,030 or more runs.
Most wickets in these matches by a player
Chahal still held the record for the most wickets with 25.
What is the highest score in RCB vs PBKS?
RCB has posted 241/7, the highest score in 2024 season at Dharamsala.
