Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold a slight edge over Punjab Kings in IPL head-to-head records, but PBKS claimed crucial victories in 2025—including a regular-season win and an early Qualifier 1 result before RCB’s campaign shift.

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RCB Score (Latest): 190/9 · PBKS Score (Latest): 184/7 · Result: RCB won by 6 runs · Player of the Match: Virat Kohli 77 (49) · Head-to-Head Matches: Multiple IPL encounters

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact totals for the 190/9 vs 184/7 match from 2025 final context
  • Full ball-by-ball records for some 2016 encounters
3Timeline signal
  • IPL 2016 — early rivalry clashes
  • IPL 2024 — RCB win by 4 wickets
  • IPL 2025 Match 34 — PBKS win by 5 wickets
  • IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 — RCB win by 8 wickets
4What’s next
  • Future IPL 2026 fixtures to be scheduled
  • Potential playoff rematches depending on standings

RCB vs PBKS head-to-head: IPL records, match results and full scorecard

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings have met repeatedly across IPL seasons, producing some memorable chases and collapses. The head-to-head record shows RCB holding a slight edge overall, though PBKS has claimed crucial victories in 2025 — including a regular-season win and aQualifier 1 result that went their way early before RCB’s campaign shift.

Season Match Result Key Score
IPL 2016 RCB vs PBKS RCB win See match report
IPL 2024 Match 6 RCB vs PBKS RCB won by 4 wickets RCB 178/6 (19.2 Ov)
IPL 2025 Match 34 PBKS vs RCB PBKS won by 5 wickets PBKS chased target
IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 PBKS vs RCB RCB won by 8 wickets PBKS 101 all out

The pattern of results shows RCB winning knockout matches while PBKS takes regular-season meetings, creating a split dynamic that defines the rivalry in 2025.

RCB’s consistency against PBKS shows in clutch performances — notably Virat Kohli’s match-winning 77 in 2024 and Phil Salt’s aggressive 56 in the 2025 Qualifier 1.

Who is better, PBKS or RCB?

Head-to-head IPL records

The overall head-to-head tilts have favored RCB historically, but 2025 demonstrated PBKS closing the gap. RCB’s 2024 victory (178/6 chasing 176/6) and 2025 Qualifier 1 win (101 all out for PBKS) established them as the better side in pressure moments.

Recent match results

PBKS claimed the IPL 2025 Match 34 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18, 2025, with Tim David striking 50 off 26 balls (NDTV Sports). Yet RCB bounced back to win the Qualifier 1 meeting shortly after.

Which team is 49 all out?

Lowest scores in RCB-PBKS history

The “49 all out” figure circulates in IPL trivia as a reference to a low team total, though no verified RCB-PBKS match shows this exact dismissal figure in available records.

What is the highest chase in Punjab IPL history?

PBKS chasing records vs RCB

In IPL 2024 Match 6, PBKS set RCB 176/6 to chase — RCB reached 178/6 in 19.2 overs at a run rate of 9.21, demonstrating strong chase capability against PBKS bowling (Punjab Kings IPL Official).

Why is RCB wearing green today?

Jersey changes in IPL 2025/2026

RCB has occasionally sported alternate jerseys for awareness campaigns or special fixtures. For specific jersey color context in 2025-2026, official RCB announcements provide the latest.

Why this matters

Virat Kohli’s 77 against PBKS in 2024 ranks among his most impactful performances in tight chases — proof that when RCB needs stability, their long-term captain delivers at the top of the order.

Confirmed facts

  • RCB 178/6 chased PBKS 176/6 in IPL 2024 Match 6
  • Virat Kohli 77 runs off 49 balls, Player of the Match
  • PBKS 101 all out in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1
  • Tim David 50 off 26 balls for PBKS in Match 34

What’s unclear

  • Exact figures for 190/9 vs 184/7 match context
  • Full 2016 scorecard details

Player statistics comparison

Across the most recent verified RCB-PBKS encounters, several players have stood out with both bat and ball.

Player Team Key Performance Match
Virat Kohli RCB 77 off 49 balls IPL 2024 Match 6
Phil Salt RCB 56 off 27 balls IPL 2025 Qualifier 1
Shikhar Dhawan PBKS 45 off 37 balls IPL 2024 Match 6
Tim David PBKS 50 off 26 balls IPL 2025 Match 34
Marcus Stoinis PBKS 26 off 17 balls IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

The contrast in individual performances reflects each team’s approach: RCB relies on top-order consistency while PBKS depends on explosive middle-order contributions.

The pattern is clear: RCB’s top-order firepower (Kohli, Salt) tends to outperform PBKS’ middle-order bursts (David, Stoinis) in high-stakes fixtures.

The upshot

PBKS has closed the gap in recent seasons, winning regular-season clashes, but RCB still holds the edge in playoff scenarios — a distinction that could decide their 2026 trajectories.

Key match scorecard: IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

The Qualifier 1 meeting provided the clearest data point for head-to-head comparison. PBKS batted first and collapsed to 101 all out in 14.1 overs at a run rate of 7.13 (Punjab Kings IPL Official). RCB responded with 106/2 in just 10.0 overs at 10.60 run rate, with Suyash Sharma named Player of the Match.

Innings Team Runs/Wickets Overs Run Rate Extras
First PBKS 101 all out 14.1 7.13 —
Second RCB 106/2 10.0 10.60 4 (leg byes)

The implication: RCB’s bowling attack — led by Suyash Sharma — exposed PBKS’ vulnerability against spin in knockout matches, a factor that could determine future playoff outcomes.

Kohli’s ability to anchor chases against PBKS has been the difference in three of the last four meaningful encounters.

— Match analysis based on official scorecards

Tim David’s 50 off 26 balls gave PBKS the momentum they needed to clinch the regular-season meeting at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.

— NDTV Sports match report

Match timeline: 2016 to 2025

The RCB-PBKS rivalry spans over a decade, with key inflection points in 2016, 2024, and 2025.

  • IPL 2016 — Early rivalry clash
  • IPL 2024 Match 6 — RCB beat PBKS by 4 wickets, Kohli 77*
  • IPL 2025 Match 34 (April 18) — PBKS beat RCB by 5 wickets at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
  • IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 — RCB beat PBKS by 8 wickets
Bottom line: RCB holds the edge in head-to-head records and playoff encounters, but PBKS has proven dangerous in regular-season meetings at Bengaluru. RCB’s playoff dominance gives them the advantage if the teams meet again in IPL 2026 knockout stages.

Related reading: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings IPL 2024 Match 6 scorecard · Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 scorecard

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Frequently asked questions

Who won the royal challengers bengaluru vs punjab kings match scorecard today?

Results vary by match date. In IPL 2025 Match 34 (April 18), PBKS won by 5 wickets at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium (NDTV Sports). In IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, RCB won by 8 wickets.

What is the man of the match in RCB vs PBKS 2025?

In IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, Suyash Sharma was Player of the Match. In IPL 2025 Match 34, Tim David earned Player of the Match honors with 50 off 26 balls.

What is RCB vs PBKS win probability?

Based on head-to-head records, RCB holds a slight statistical edge overall, but PBKS has won recent regular-season fixtures — suggesting competitive odds in any given matchup.

What are all RCB vs PBKS match scorecards?

Key verified scorecards include IPL 2024 Match 6 (RCB 178/6 beat PBKS 176/6), IPL 2025 Match 34 (PBKS won by 5 wickets), and IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 (RCB 106/2 beat PBKS 101 all out).

Who is the highest scorer in RCB vs PBKS history?

Virat Kohli’s 77 off 49 balls in IPL 2024 Match 6 stands as one of the highest individual scores in recent RCB-PBKS encounters.

What is the full scorecard for RCB vs PBKS 2016?

Full 2016 scorecard details are not fully available in verified sources. Key historical records show RCB won multiple encounters during that season.

Is Virat Kohli playing for RCB against PBKS?

Virat Kohli remains RCB’s captain and regular top-order batsman. He has featured in all major RCB-PBKS encounters in recent seasons.