Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings have faced each other 38 times in the Indian Premier League between 2008 and 2026. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead 20-18 in the overall head-to-head, and Bengaluru have won the last 4. The two sides have also met in 1 IPL final (Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning 1), making this one of the tournament’s defining knockout rivalries. Below is the complete record between RCB and PBKS, every result, the venue-by-venue split, season-by-season outcomes and the full match list.
RCB vs PBKS Overall Head-to-Head Record
RCB vs PBKS in IPL Finals & Playoffs
| Date | Stage | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | Qualifier 1 | RCB won by 8 wickets | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur |
| 3 Jun 2025 | Final | RCB won by 6 runs | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
In finals only, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won all 1.
Head-to-Head by Venue
| Venue | Played | RCB | PBKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| PCA Stadium, Mohali | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Holkar Stadium, Indore | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Kingsmead, Durban | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Biggest Wins
Highest & Lowest Team Totals
Season-by-Season Results
| Season | RCB | PBKS |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 |
Full List of RCB vs PBKS Matches (2008–2026)
| Date | Winner | Result | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2026 | RCB | won by 23 runs | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | League |
| 3 Jun 2025 | RCB | won by 6 runs | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Final |
| 29 May 2025 | RCB | won by 8 wickets | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur | Qualifier 1 |
| 20 Apr 2025 | RCB | won by 7 wickets | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur | League |
| 18 Apr 2025 | PBKS | won by 5 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 9 May 2024 | RCB | won by 60 runs | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | League |
| 25 Mar 2024 | RCB | won by 4 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 20 Apr 2023 | RCB | won by 24 runs | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 13 May 2022 | PBKS | won by 54 runs | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | League |
| 27 Mar 2022 | PBKS | won by 5 wickets | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | League |
| 3 Oct 2021 | RCB | won by 6 runs | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | League |
| 30 Apr 2021 | PBKS | won by 34 runs | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | League |
| 15 Oct 2020 | PBKS | won by 8 wickets | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | League |
| 24 Sep 2020 | PBKS | won by 97 runs | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | League |
| 24 Apr 2019 | RCB | won by 17 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 13 Apr 2019 | RCB | won by 8 wickets | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 14 May 2018 | RCB | won by 10 wickets | Holkar Stadium, Indore | League |
| 13 Apr 2018 | RCB | won by 4 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 5 May 2017 | PBKS | won by 19 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 10 Apr 2017 | PBKS | won by 8 wickets | Holkar Stadium, Indore | League |
| 18 May 2016 | RCB | won by 82 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 9 May 2016 | RCB | won by 1 run | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 13 May 2015 | PBKS | won by 22 runs | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 6 May 2015 | RCB | won by 138 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 9 May 2014 | PBKS | won by 32 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 28 Apr 2014 | PBKS | won by 5 wickets | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | League |
| 14 May 2013 | PBKS | won by 7 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 6 May 2013 | PBKS | won by 6 wickets | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 2 May 2012 | PBKS | won by 4 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 20 Apr 2012 | RCB | won by 5 wickets | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 17 May 2011 | PBKS | won by 111 runs | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | League |
| 6 May 2011 | RCB | won by 85 runs | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 2 Apr 2010 | RCB | won by 6 wickets | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 16 Mar 2010 | RCB | won by 8 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
| 1 May 2009 | RCB | won by 8 runs | Kingsmead, Durban | League |
| 24 Apr 2009 | PBKS | won by 7 wickets | Kingsmead, Durban | League |
| 12 May 2008 | PBKS | won by 9 wickets | PCA Stadium, Mohali | League |
| 5 May 2008 | PBKS | won by 6 wickets | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | League |
RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head FAQs
Who has won more matches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru or Punjab Kings?
In 38 IPL meetings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead 20–18. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the most recent match on 17 May 2026.
How many times have RCB and PBKS met in an IPL final?
They have contested 1 IPL final: 2025 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru).
When did RCB last play PBKS?
The most recent RCB vs PBKS match was on 17 May 2026, which Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala.
What is RCB’s biggest win over PBKS?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’ largest win by runs was by 138 runs on 6 May 2015.
What is the highest team total in RCB vs PBKS matches?
The highest total in this fixture is Royal Challengers Bengaluru 241/7, made in 2024.
