Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) share the most underrated rivalry in the IPL. Whenever these two teams face each other, there’s no shortage of thrill.
In recent seasons, no team has dominated each other for a long time, as there’s always a tug of war between them. And the head-to-head record between PBKS and RR pretty much indicates that.
On that note, let’s see how PBKS and RR have fared against each other in the IPL.
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Matches Played | 28 |
| PBKS Won | 12 |
| RR Won | 16 |
| No Result | 0 |
The Royals have taken a lead against the Kings in the overall head-to-head battle. They have won 16 matches out of the 28 contested between them. Punjab aren’t too far with 12 wins.
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
| Matches Played | 1 |
| PBKS Won | 0 |
| RR Won | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Thus far, PBKS and RR have played only one game in Mullanpur. Their first encounter at this venue came in the 2024 season, which Rajasthan won by three wickets.
Before PBKS marked Mullanpur as their new home venue, they hosted RR in Mohali. In seven matches played in Mohali, Punjab had a lead of 4-3.
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
| Matches Played | 6 |
| PBKS Won | 1 |
| RR Won | 5 |
| No Result | 0 |
The reason behind RR’s overall lead is their home dominance against PBKS. The Jaipur-based team has defeated Punjab in five of the six games played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
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PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues
| Matches Played | 6 |
| PBKS Won | 2 |
| RR Won | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
Rajasthan have an edge even at neutral grounds. They have emerged victorious in four matches. PBKS, meanwhile, have won two games of the six played.
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head: Recent IPL Matches
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR (144/9) | PBKS (145/5) | PBKS won by 5 wickets | Guwahati | 15 May 2024 |
| PBKS (147/8) | RR (152/7) | RR won by 3 wickets | Mullanpur | 13 Apr 2024 |
| PBKS (187/5) | RR (189/6) | RR won by 4 wickets | Dharamsala | 19 May 2023 |
| PBKS (197/4) | RR (192/7) | PBKS won by 5 runs | Guwahati | 5 Apr 2023 |
| PBKS (189/5) | RR (190/4) | RR won by 6 wickets | Mumbai | 7 May 2022 |
Since 2022, PBKS and RR have played each other five times in the IPL. And Rajasthan have won three of those matches, all while successfully chasing targets.
Punjab, on the other hand, defeated Rajasthan twice on their second home ground in Guwahati.
