Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stand just one match away from winning their maiden IPL crown, yet face stiff opposition in Punjab Kings led by Shreyas Iyer. This match will not just be about cricket – it will be an intense battle of legacy! For fans, the royal challengers bengaluru vs punjab kings stats make the contest even more thrilling, as both teams have a history of close encounters.
PBKS bowlers kept their cool under pressure to restrict Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to 190 for 9. Virat Kohli made an unbeaten score but was caught at midwicket by Azmatullah Omarzai for just 19 runs.
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | RCB | 8 wickets | New Chandigarh (Jagranjosh.com, myKhel) |
| 20 April 2025 | RCB | 7 wickets | Mullanpur (Jagranjosh.com, probo.in) |
| 18 April 2025 | PBKS | 5 wickets | Bengaluru (Jagranjosh.com, NDTV Sports, probo.in) |
| 9 May 2024 | RCB | 60 runs | Dharamsala (Sportskeeda, Jagranjosh.com) |
| 25 March 2024 | RCB | 4 wickets | Bengaluru (Sportskeeda, myKhel) |
RCB
After an exciting IPL final in Ahmedabad, this match will determine who becomes champions of India. Both teams have played well throughout their seasons with strong rosters; however, Royal Challengers Bangalore have struggled to stay consistent due to overinvesting in big ticket players without adequately considering bench depth and using risky decision making which can impact team morale and ultimately standings.
However, RCB must finish in the top two to have any chance at winning their inaugural IPL championship. Their game against LSG represents a vital opportunity to maximize these chances – victory will give RCB an edge against rival teams while defeat would mean they would need to play another qualifying match against KXIP before making their way back into contention.
RCB leads Punjab by one match, winning 19 to 18. Their last meeting occurred at Narendra Modi Stadium in Mumbai in 2021 where RCB prevailed by six runs to take their inaugural trophy home.
Since that meeting, RCB and DC have clashed three more times, including the 2025 IPL final. Of these games, RCB have won all except for one victory by six runs in a Delhi derby on May 3rd 2025; an achievement which proved immensely important for Virat Kohli and his side’s future prospects.
After being put into bat, RCB managed to score 190-9. Virat Kohli led them with 43 from 28 balls as they overtook Punjab’s target of 205; unfortunately this chase was cut short when wickets fell at the fifth over, but with Kohli’s incredible performance ensured they would win their inaugural IPL trophy.
RCB fans, wake up! This isn’t a dream – this momentous occasion has been 18 years in the making! Let your emotions pour out as you celebrate this win with incredible passion and exhilaration; from Malleshwaram to Marathalli chant “Ee sala cup namdu”, let the song resonate across your city and let the song make its presence known!
PBKS
The Kings XI Punjab (PBKS), commonly known as Kings XI Punjab, is an Indian Premier League franchise cricket team founded in 2008 and owned by Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, Dabur’s Mohit Burman and Karan Paul. Based out of Mohali with home games at PCA Stadium.
After an inauspicious start to their campaign, PBKS have managed to turn things around in recent games. Led by former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Shreyas Iyer and boasting some of the best players worldwide – they now stand a good chance of capturing their maiden title by 2025!
Even though PBKS hasn’t won an IPL trophy yet, their fan base – known as Sher Squad – remains enthusiastic. Unfortunately, their inconsistency and overreliance on key players has limited their chances of victory in recent seasons.
This match will be of paramount importance for both teams: RCB needs to win by at least 16 runs for an unassailable lead in the table; while PBKS must defeat KKR to take second place. If either side loses, they will be eliminated from contention for playoff race participation.
RCB will face an intense test against LSG in their opening qualifier of this tournament, even though they have already qualified for playoffs. They must defeat LSG by at least 34 runs if defending (after scoring 200 runs), or 21 balls to spare when chasing (after conceding 200).
RCB will look to take advantage of PBKS’ weak batting line-up and recent form, in what should be an exciting contest featuring high-intensity batting and sharp bowling. DC’s consistent play could give them the edge, yet PBKS’ firepower could cause an upset – creating an unforgettable spectacle for fans watching this clash: Here are the highlights for fans ahead of this upcoming clash:
Head-to-Head Record
These teams have met 36 times during the Indian Premier League, with RCB emerging victorious 18 times. Additionally, they’ve met twice in finals, both times winning by eight wickets. Their most recent encounter occurred during Qualifier 1, when RCB outwitted Punjab and triumphed 8 wickets.
Virat Kohli managed to score early runs and led his side to an impressive total, narrowly missing his hundred but scoring 43 in one-sided affair. On the bowling front, Yashdayal Sharma and Krunal Pandya bowled well to limit Punjab’s runscoring opportunities.
RCB began their chase slowly but eventually gained steam. Kohli and de Villiers put on an opening stand of 63 runs to help give their side an early edge; unfortunately it wasn’t enough to give them an impressive total to defend. Their middle order struggled but Nehal Wadhera and Corey Anderson formed a small partnership to give some hope for them to make runs later on in their innings.
Phil Salt’s incredible catch to remove Corey Anderson was followed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s double-wicket over in the 17th over that finally put an end to any hopes for a comeback from Chennai and sealed their win and final IPL trophy win of this season for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). With these achievements, their season ended triumphantly.
After the match, RCB captain Virat Kohli admitted that Bengaluru’s victory was equally his own and thanked all his fans for supporting him and encouraged them to come watch live games at the stadium. Furthermore, he encouraged young cricketers to pursue Test cricket and gain respect around the world by doing so.
RCB defeated PBKS by six runs to claim both head-to-head games this season. Their batsmen excelled, scoring 190-9 at an amazing strike rate compared to five wickets lost for them by PBKS in their innings against them. Going forward, RCB will look to improve their performance when facing off against SRH on Sofascore! We provide real-time commentary and ball-by-ball updates so you don’t miss any of the action!
Prediction
The final of IPL 2025 promises to be an epic battle between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings – two traditionally underachievers – two teams who have struggled since they entered. Both sides have waited 17 years for this momentous moment that could end their long wait and show that they can compete against more established sides.
RCB are currently third in the points table with 17 points while Punjab Kings lead with 19 points. Whoever wins this match will secure a playoff berth while equalling Gujarat Titans on points.
Both teams are unbeaten at home this season and boast equal records in away matches, both are well balanced with some outstanding players; it will likely come down to the last ball to determine who wins this matchup!
PBKS will come into this match full of confidence after their impressive win against Mumbai Indians. They will look to build upon that momentum by going all-out to claim victory – an unprecedented opportunity given they’ve never reached an IPL final before and breaking a curse of losing three previous finals!
RCB are also in high spirits after an impressive away record and exciting 228-run chase at Lucknow, and will hope to move closer towards joining PBKS and pass them in terms of both points and net run rate.
Though they had some early difficulties this season, RCB have managed to put themselves back together this season and are on course for an impressive finish to their tournament. Players such as Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar and Liam Livingstone have proven invaluable, while Josh Hazlewood’s return will add even more firepower to their bowling attack.