Home Team vs Team Pune Warriors vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Head-to-Head Rivalry

Pune Warriors

VS

Royal Challengers Bangalore

5 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

2
Wins
40%
5
Total
3
Wins
60%
40%
60%

Rivalry Overview

Few matchups in IPL history generate the excitement of Pune Warriors versus Royal Challengers Bangalore. With 5 battles fought, this rivalry has evolved into a showcase of tactical brilliance, individual genius, and team resilience.

📊 Record Analysis

Statistical balance defines this rivalry. With Pune Warriors winning 2 times and Royal Challengers Bangalore prevailing 3 times, the 1-game margin is testament to competitive excellence on both sides. The near-50-50 split keeps every matchup unpredictable.

Pune Warriors Stats

Highest Score: 182
Average Score: 91
Win Rate: 40%

Royal Challengers Bangalore Stats

Highest Score: 263
Average Score: 93
Win Rate: 60%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

The batting duel features RV Uthappa (205 runs, SR: 155.30) for Pune Warriors against CH Gayle (378 runs) from Royal Challengers Bangalore, showcasing contrasting styles yet equal effectiveness. Bowling honors belong to AB Dinda's 6 wickets for Pune Warriors and R Vinay Kumar's 10 breakthroughs for Royal Challengers Bangalore, both maintaining impressive economy rates.

🏏 Pune Warriors Top Scorers

1
RV Uthappa
SR: 155.30 | 9×6 | 22×4
205
132 balls
2
JD Ryder
SR: 151.79 | 3×6 | 8×4
85
56 balls
3
SPD Smith
SR: 114.86 | 1×6 | 8×4
85
74 balls
4
Yuvraj Singh
SR: 152.08 | 5×6 | 4×4
73
48 balls

🏏 Royal Challengers Bangalore Top Scorers

1
CH Gayle
SR: 198.95 | 36×6 | 25×4
378
190 balls
2
AB de Villiers
SR: 215.94 | 10×6 | 12×4
149
69 balls
3
SS Tiwary
SR: 129.91 | 6×6 | 7×4
139
107 balls
4
V Kohli
SR: 128.00 | 5×6 | 9×4
128
100 balls
5
TM Dilshan
SR: 98.11 | 1×6 | 13×4
104
106 balls

🎯 Pune Warriors Top Bowlers

1
AB Dinda
Econ: 10.67 | Balls: 72
6
wickets
2
AC Thomas
Econ: 8.63 | Balls: 48
3
wickets
3
R Sharma
Econ: 9.21 | Balls: 84
3
wickets

🎯 Royal Challengers Bangalore Top Bowlers

1
R Vinay Kumar
Econ: 7.56 | Balls: 96
10
wickets
2
CH Gayle
Econ: 4.50 | Balls: 24
4
wickets
3
Z Khan
Econ: 7.33 | Balls: 72
4
wickets
4
M Kartik
Econ: 7.71 | Balls: 42
3
wickets

Memorable Moments

Scoring records tell their own story - Pune Warriors's 182 represents their best effort, eclipsed only by Royal Challengers Bangalore's 263. Such totals highlight the batting depth both franchises possess. Most encounters have unfolded at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, hosting 3 of these battles and becoming synonymous with this rivalry.

🏟️ Venue Breakdown

M Chinnaswamy Stadium
3 matches played
Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium
2 matches played