IPL Final 2025: RCB vs PBKS head to head

RCB vs PBKS head to head: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are two popular franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Both teams have been part of the IPL since its inception in 2008 and have faced each other several times. In this article, we will take a closer look at the PBKS vs RCB head to head record.

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RCB vs PBKS Head to Head

PBKS and RCB have faced each other 36 times in the IPL so far. Out of these 36 matches, RCB has emerged victorious 18 times, while PBKS has won 18 times. This rivalry is currently tied at 18-18, making it one of the more balanced matchups in IPL history.

The first time these two teams met was on April 28, 2008, in Bangalore, where RCB defeated PBKS by five wickets. The highest total between these two teams was scored by RCB in IPL 2016 when they posted a mammoth total of 226/3 in 20 overs. In response, PBKS managed to score only 88/10 in 13.4 overs, giving RCB a massive 138-run victory.

RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record

Here is the complete list of PBKS vs RCB head-to-head records from 2008 to 2025

Matches Played	36
PBKS won	18
RCB won	18
Tie	0
No result	0

RCB vs PBKS Most Runs

Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs scored in matches between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS).

As of June 02, 2025, Virat Kohli has scored 1,116 runs against Punjab Kings in the IPL. His statistics in these encounters include:

• Highest Score: 113
• Average: 36.80
• Strike Rate: 133.49
• Centuries: 1
• Fifties: 6

Recent Performance

In the ongoing IPL 2025 season, RCB and PBKS have clashed three times:

• RCB won two matches, including a dominant performance in Qualifier 1, where they dismissed PBKS for just 101 runs and chased down the target in only 10 overs.
• PBKS secured one victory against RCB earlier in the season.

RCB vs Punjab Head to Head in IPL Final history

As of June 2, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have not yet faced each other in an Indian Premier League (IPL) final. However, they are scheduled to compete in their first-ever final against each other on June 3, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

PBKS most run scorer against RCB

Here is the complete list of PBKS batsmen’s Batting Performances against RCB.

Player Name	Runs
Prabhsimran Singh	249+
Shreyas Iyer (c)	421
Shashank Singh	181
Nehal Wadhera	204

RCB most run scorer against PBKS

Here is the complete list of RCB batsmen’s Batting Performances against PBKS.

Player Name	Runs
Virat Kohli	1,116
Rajat Patidar	288
Mayank Agarawal	246

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RCB vs PBKS Most Wickets

If we talk about the highest wicket-taker of RCB vs PBKS in an IPL match, then from the side of PBKS, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, And Harpreet Brar have taken the most wickets for PBKS, while Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, And Yash Dayal have taken the most wickets for RCB.

PBKS most wicket-taker against RCB

Here is the complete list of PBKS bowlers Bowling Performances against RCB.

Player Name	Wickets
Harpreet Brar	6+
Yuzi Chahal	16
Arshdeep Singh	12

RCB most Wicket taker against PBKS

Here is the complete list of RCB bowlers Bowling Performances against PBKS.

Player Name	Wickets
Krunal Pandya	8
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	14
Yash Dayal	9

RCB vs PBKS Match results

The last match between RCB and PBKS was an exciting, low-scoring contest. Batting first, Punjab set a target of only 101 runs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully chased this, scoring 106 runs to win by 8 wickets.

Date	Winner	Won by	Venue	Date
RCB vs PBKS	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	8 wickets	Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh	May 29 2025

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