PBKS vs RCB Head-to-head Record in IPL

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2025.05.29

The PBKS vs RCB rivalry is among the most closely contested in IPL history.

When Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) square off in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025 on May 29 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, the scene is set for an intense match. After finishing as the top two teams in the league phase, both clubs have shown outstanding form this season and are now only one victory away from earning a desired berth in the IPL final.
IPL T20 Head-to-Head Record: PBKS vs. RCB.

One of the most fiercely contested rivalries in IPL history is that between PBKS and RCB. Punjab Kings has a slim lead with 18 victories in 35 meetings since 2008, while RCB has won 17 of them. In their two league encounters this season, both sides have split the wins, highlighting how unpredictable their games are.

Total matches: 35
PBKS won: 18
RCB won: 17
Ties/no result: 0

In their most recent league meetings in 2025, RCB defeated PBKS in a rain-affected game in Bengaluru, while RCB recovered to win handily in Mullanpur, where they were chasing 157 with seven wickets remaining.

Both clubs have a lot of momentum going into the playoffs. While RCB showed tenacity in a valiant chase against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to win their playoff place, PBKS sealed their top-two finish by defeating the Mumbai Indians (MI) in their final league game.

Mullanpur Stadium: Records & Stats for T20

One of the IPL’s newest stadiums, Mullanpur Stadium, has already established a reputation for high-scoring games and well matched bat-and-ball confrontations. Although spinners have also had success, the pitch often has considerable bounce and favors batters, particularly in the first innings.