RCB vs PBKS IPL Today – May 29, 2025
RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final – May 29, 2025
IPL 2025 Final: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings 2025
Final Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Broadcast: Star Sports, JioCinema (Free in India)
IPL 2025 Final Update: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lifted their first IPL trophy in 2025, ending an 18-year drought by defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final at Narendra Modi Stadium. Batting first, RCB posted 190/9, with Virat Kohli anchoring the innings with a vital 43. Despite a strong chase, Punjab Kings were restricted to 184/7, thanks to Krunal Pandya’s match-winning spell.
RCB vs PBKS 2025 Final Highlights
The Indian Premier League will conclude with the final match between RCB and PBKS on Tuesday, June 3, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams have come a long way this season and shown resilience to lift the trophy. Regardless of the outcome of today’s match, the IPL will see a new winner after a decade.
In their previous head-to-head record in Qualifier 1, the Punjab Kings faced a massive defeat of 8 wickets when the team collapsed like a pack of cards. PBKS wouldn’t want to repeat this mistake and will be eyeing their maiden trophy.
Despite finishing second in the league matches, Royal Challengers Bangalore appear stronger, having won two out of three matches this season. RCB also has psychological advantages from the last match victory.
Overall, the RCB vs PBKS head to head match is going to be a thrill-packed and the world is ready to embrace a new winner. Let’s review their statistics, standings, and analyze which team will dominate today.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Standings 2025
| Teams | Match | Win | Loss | NSRH | Points | Last 5 Match |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 | 9 | 4 | +0.372 | 19 | W-W-W-L-W |
| Punjab Kings | 14 | 9 | 4 | +0.301 | 19 | W-W-N-L-W |
RCB vs PBKS Head to Head Record in IPL
In head-to-head records, RCB and PBKS have faced off 36 times in the IPL, with each team emerging victorious 18 times, reflecting their close rivalry to date. Neither of the teams has won the IPL title yet, so this would be a maiden title for the winner.
However, in their last clash on May 29, 2025, at the Mullanpur stadium, Bangalore dominated the Punjab Kings entirely. RCB won the toss and invited PBKS to bat and the decision perfectly favoured RCB. Punjab Kings were able to score only 101 runs while being bowled out, and RCB secured an easy win of 8 wickets in just 10 overs.
Total Matches Played: 36
- RCB Wins: 18
- PBKS Wins: 18
- No Result: 0
- Winning Percentage: 50% (PBKS) and 50% (RCB)
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Stats in IPL
| Stat | Value |
| Total Matches | 36 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore Win | 18 |
| Punjab Kings Win | 18 |
| No Result | 0 |
| PBKS Win % | 50% |
| RCB Win % | 50% |
| Matches won batting first (RCB) | 9 |
| Matches won chasing (RCB) | 9 |
| Matches won batting first (PBKS) | 7 |
| Matches won chasing (PBKS) | 11 |
| PBKS Biggest Win | 111 runs (2011, Dharamsala) |
| RCB Biggest Win | 138 runs (2015, Bangalore) |
PBKS vs RCB 2024 Records
In IPL 2024, Mumbai and Hyderabad faced each other twice, and RCB won both matches. The first encounter took place on March 25, 2024, in Chinnaswamy Stadium, where RCB won by 4 wickets after chasing 176 runs. In the second clash on May 9, 2024, held in HPCA Stadium, RCB scored 241 runs, which PBKS failed to chase and lost the match by 60 runs.
Most Runs in PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – 1030
- CH Gayle (PBKS) – 873
- AB De Villiers (RCB) – 718
Most Wickets in PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head
- YS Chahal (RCB) – 25
- HV Patel (RCB) – 16
- Sandeep Sharma (PBKS) – 16
RCB vs PBKS All Match Results (2008-2024)
Here are the PBKS vs RCB head to head records of all matches so far –
| Year | Date | Venue | Match Result |
| 2008 | 05-May | Bengaluru | PBKS won by 6 wickets |
| 2008 | 12-May | Mohali | PBKS won by 9 wickets |
| 2009 | 24-Apr | Durban | PBKS won by 7 wickets |
| 2009 | 01-May | Durban | RCB won by 8 runs |
| 2010 | 16-Mar | Bengaluru | RCB won by 8 wickets |
| 2010 | 02-Apr | Mohali | RCB won by 6 wickets |
| 2011 | 06-May | Bengaluru | RCB won by 85 runs |
| 2011 | 17-May | Dharmsala | PBKS won by 111 runs |
| 2012 | 20-Apr | Mohali | RCB won by 5 wickets |
| 2012 | 02-May | Bengaluru | PBKS won by 4 wickets |
| 2013 | 06-May | Mohali | PBKS won by 6 wickets |
| 2013 | 14-May | Bengaluru | PBKS won by 7 wickets |
| 2014 | 28-Apr | Dubai | PBKS won by 5 wickets |
| 2014 | 09-May | Bengaluru | PBKS won by 32 runs |
| 2015 | 06-May | Bengaluru | RCB won by 138 runs |
| 2015 | 13-May | Mohali | PBKS won by 22 runs |
| 2016 | 09-May | Mohali | RCB won by 1 run |
| 2016 | 18-May | Bengaluru | RCB won by 82 runs |
| 2017 | 10-Apr | Indore | PBKS won by 8 wickets |
| 2017 | 05-May | Bengaluru | PBKS won by 16 runs |
| 2018 | 13-Apr | Bengaluru | RCB won by 4 wickets |
| 2018 | 14-May | Indore | RCB won by 10 wickets |
| 2019 | 13-Apr | Mohali | RCB won by 8 wickets |
| 2019 | 24-Apr | Bengaluru | RCB won by 17 runs |
| 2020 | 24-Sep | Dubai | PBKS won by 97 runs |
| 2020 | 15-Oct | Sharjah | PBKS won by 8 wickets |
| 2021 | 30-Apr | Ahmedabad | PBKS won by 34 runs |
| 2021 | 03-Oct | Sharjah | RCB won by 6 runs |
| 2022 | 27-Mar | Mumbai | PBKS won by 5 wickets |
| 2022 | 13-May | Mumbai | PBKS won by 54 runs |
| 2023 | 20-Apr | Mohali | RCB won by 24 runs |
| 2024 | 25-Mar | Bengaluru | RCB won by 4 wickets |
| 2024 | 09-May | Dharamsala | RCB won by 60 runs |
| 2025 | 18-Apr | Chinnaswamy | PBKS won by 5 wickets |
| 2025 | 20-Apr | Mullanpur | RCB won by 7 wickets |
| 2025 | 29-May | Mullanpur | RCB won by 8 wickets |
RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head at Narendra Modi Stadium
As of now, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have not faced each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Their upcoming clash in the IPL 2025 Final will mark their first encounter at this venue. The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its batting-friendly conditions, with an average first-innings score of 219 in the current season.
Key Points of RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record at Narendra Modi Stadium:
- Total IPL Matches Played: 33
- Matches Won Batting First: 15
- Matches Won Batting Second: 18
- Average First Innings Score: Approximately 173
- Highest Team Total: 233/3 by Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians in 2023
- Lowest Team Total: 89 all out by Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals in 2024
- Highest Successful Run Chase: 206/1 by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans in 2024
- Highest Individual Score: 129 by Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) vs Mumbai Indians in 2023
- Best Bowling Figures: 5/10 by Mohit Sharma (Gujarat Titans) vs Mumbai Indians in 2023
- Most IPL Runs at the Venue: Shubman Gill – 953 runs in 18 innings
Most IPL Wickets at the Venue: Mohit Sharma – 29 wickets in 14 matches
RCB vs PBKS Last 5 Match Results
Here are the outcomes of the last five IPL encounters between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS):
- April 20, 2025 – RCB won by 7 wickets (Mullanpur)
- April 18, 2025 – PBKS won by 5 wickets (Bengaluru)
- May 9, 2024 – RCB won by 60 runs (Dharamsala)
- March 25, 2024 – RCB won by 4 wickets (Bengaluru)
- April 20, 2023 – RCB won by 24 runs (Mohali)
