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Head-to-Head Rivalry

Punjab Kings

VS

Royal Challengers Bangalore

5 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

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

Rivalry Overview

When Punjab Kings faces Royal Challengers Bangalore, the IPL comes alive. This marquee matchup, contested 5 times, represents everything great about T20 cricket - unpredictability, star power, and dramatic finishes that keep spectators on the edge of their seats.

📊 Record Analysis

Statistical balance defines this rivalry. With Punjab Kings 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.

Punjab Kings Stats

Highest Score: 209
Average Score: 95
Win Rate: 40%

Royal Challengers Bangalore Stats

Highest Score: 205
Average Score: 83
Win Rate: 60%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

The batting duel features KL Rahul (130 runs, SR: 141.30) for Punjab Kings against F du Plessis (182 runs) from Royal Challengers Bangalore, showcasing contrasting styles yet equal effectiveness. Bowling honors belong to Harpreet Brar's 6 wickets for Punjab Kings and HV Patel's 8 breakthroughs for Royal Challengers Bangalore, both maintaining impressive economy rates.

🏏 Punjab Kings Top Scorers

1
KL Rahul
SR: 141.30 | 7×6 | 8×4
130
92 balls
2
MA Agarwal
SR: 132.10 | 4×6 | 11×4
107
81 balls
3
LS Livingstone
SR: 162.50 | 6×6 | 5×4
91
56 balls
4
JM Bairstow
SR: 235.71 | 7×6 | 4×4
66
28 balls
5
S Dhawan
SR: 145.45 | 2×6 | 7×4
64
44 balls

🏏 Royal Challengers Bangalore Top Scorers

1
F du Plessis
SR: 151.67 | 12×6 | 10×4
182
120 balls
2
V Kohli
SR: 121.62 | 6×6 | 13×4
180
148 balls
3
GJ Maxwell
SR: 161.40 | 5×6 | 6×4
92
57 balls
4
RM Patidar
SR: 111.76 | 3×6 | 3×4
57
51 balls
5
KD Karthik
SR: 166.67 | 3×6 | 5×4
50
30 balls

🎯 Punjab Kings Top Bowlers

1
Harpreet Brar
Econ: 8.17 | Balls: 108
6
wickets
2
Mohammed Shami
Econ: 8.74 | Balls: 46
4
wickets
3
Arshdeep Singh
Econ: 8.93 | Balls: 90
4
wickets
4
MC Henriques
Econ: 3.00 | Balls: 24
3
wickets
5
K Rabada
Econ: 5.25 | Balls: 24
3
wickets

🎯 Royal Challengers Bangalore Top Bowlers

1
HV Patel
Econ: 8.90 | Balls: 116
8
wickets
2
Mohammed Siraj
Econ: 10.18 | Balls: 102
6
wickets
3
PWH de Silva
Econ: 7.83 | Balls: 72
5
wickets
4
YS Chahal
Econ: 7.88 | Balls: 48
4
wickets
5
Shahbaz Ahmed
Econ: 8.60 | Balls: 60
3
wickets

⭐ Memorable Moments

Scoring records tell their own story - Punjab Kings's 209 represents their best effort, eclipsed only by Royal Challengers Bangalore's 205. Such totals highlight the batting depth both franchises possess.

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