RCB vs PBKS IPL Today – April 18, 2025
Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings 2025
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Broadcast: Star Sports, JioCinema (Free in India)
RCB vs PBKS 2025
The 34th match out of 74 in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League is set to begin on April 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. This clash promises to be thrilling — both teams have played well this season and won four matches each. Bangalore is standing in the 3rd position with a net run rate of +0.672, and Punjab stands in 4th position with +0.172 run rate.
So far, in the IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore has shown excellent gameplay. The massive win against RR by 9 wickets in the last match increased their confidence manifold. Also, Punjab has defended the lowest total of 111 runs and won the match by 16 runs. Let’s take a look at the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings head-to-head records and detailed statistics.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings Standings 2025
| Teams | Match | Win | Loss | NSRH | Points | Last 5 Match |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 | 4 | 2 | +0.672 | 8 | W-L-W-L-W |
| Punjab Kings | 6 | 4 | 2 | +0.172 | 8 | W-L-W-L-W |
RCB vs PBKS Head to Head Record in IPL
In head-to-head records, RCB and PBKS clashed 33 times in IPL – PBKS dominated the rivalry with 17 wins, while RCB became victorious 16 times. In their last encounter in IPL on May 9, 2024, Bangalore put a massive score on board (241) runs that Punjab failed to chase and lost the match by 60 runs.
Total Matches Played: 33
- RCB Wins: 16
- PBKS Wins: 17
- No Result: 0
- Winning Percentage: 51.52% (PBKS) and 48.48% (RCB)
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Stats in IPL
| Stat | Value |
| Total Matches | 33 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore Win | 16 |
| Punjab Kings Win | 17 |
| No Result | 0 |
| PBKS Win % | 51.52% |
| RCB Win % | 48.48% |
| Matches won batting first (RCB) | 9 |
| Matches won chasing (RCB) | 7 |
| Matches won batting first (PBKS) | 7 |
| Matches won chasing (PBKS) | 10 |
| 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.
PBKS vs RCB Top Performers
Highest Total
- RCB: 241 Runs
- PBKS: 232 Runs
Lowest Total
- RCB: 84 Runs
- PBKS: 88 Runs
Most Runs in RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – 1030
- CH Gayle (PBKS) – 873
- AB De Villiers (RCB) – 718
Most Wickets in RCB vs PBKS 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 |
PBKS vs RCB Head-to-Head at Chinnaswamy Stadium
At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have faced each other 11 times in the Indian Premier League (IPL). RCB holds a slight edge with 6 wins, while PBKS has secured 5 victories at this venue.
Head-to-Head Record at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium:
- Total Matches: 11
- RCB Wins: 6
- PBKS Wins: 5
- No Result/Tie: 0
RCB vs PBKS Last 5 Match Results
- 09 May 2024 – RCB won by 60 runs (Dharamsala)
- 25 Mar 2024 – RCB won by 4 wickets (Bengaluru)
- 20 Apr 2023 – RCB won by 24 runs (Mohali)
- 13 May 2022 – PBKS won by 54 runs (Mumbai)
- 27 Mar 2022 – PBKS won by 5 wickets (Mumbai)
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