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 | 30 |
| PBKS Won | 13 |
| RR Won | 17 |
| No Result | 0 |
Rajasthan Royals currently lead the head-to-head battle against Punjab Kings in IPL with a 17–13 record. They’ve dominated in Jaipur and Mullanpur, while PBKS has found success in Guwahati. In the last 6 matches, RR leads with 4 wins, showcasing their recent edge in this rivalry.
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
| Matches Played | 2 |
| PBKS Won | 0 |
| RR Won | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Thus far, PBKS and RR have played only two 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 | 7 |
| PBKS Won | 2 |
| 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 seven 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 |
Neutral venues like Mumbai and Dharamsala have also seen close battles, but RR lead with 4 wins out of 6.
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head: Recent IPL Matches
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS (219/5) | RR (209/7) | PBKS won by 10 runs | Jaipur | 18 May 2025 |
| RR (205/4) | PBKS (155/9) | RR won by 50 Runs | Mullanpur | 05 April 2025 |
| 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 seven times in the IPL. And Rajasthan have won four of those matches, all while successfully chasing targets.
Punjab, on the other hand, defeated Rajasthan twice on their second home ground in Guwahati.
