Home Team vs Team Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Head-to-Head Rivalry

Rajasthan Royals

VS

Royal Challengers Bangalore

29 Matches • Since IPL History

Overall Record

14
Wins
48.3%
29
Total
15
Wins
51.7%
48.3%
51.7%

Rivalry Overview

When Rajasthan Royals faces Royal Challengers Bangalore, the IPL comes alive. This marquee matchup, contested 29 times, represents everything great about T20 cricket - unpredictability, star power, and dramatic finishes that keep spectators on the edge of their seats.

📊 Record Analysis

The head-to-head record tells a story of absolute parity. Rajasthan Royals holds 14 victories against Royal Challengers Bangalore's 15, with a minuscule 1-match difference highlighting how evenly matched these teams are. This 48.3% vs 51.7% split proves neither team can claim psychological dominance.

Rajasthan Royals Stats

Highest Score: 217
Average Score: 74
Win Rate: 48.3%

Royal Challengers Bangalore Stats

Highest Score: 200
Average Score: 72
Win Rate: 51.7%

⚔️ Key Player Battles

Individual brilliance defines this rivalry. AM Rahane leads Rajasthan Royals's run-scoring with 347 runs at a strike rate of 128.04, while V Kohli anchors Royal Challengers Bangalore with 618 runs. The wicket-taking battle sees S Gopal excel for Rajasthan Royals with 14 dismissals, matched by YS Chahal's 18-wicket haul for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

🏏 Rajasthan Royals Top Scorers

1
AM Rahane
SR: 128.04 | 9×6 | 42×4
347
271 balls
2
SV Samson
SR: 143.33 | 27×6 | 20×4
344
240 balls
3
JC Buttler
SR: 144.80 | 16×6 | 27×4
320
221 balls
4
SR Watson
SR: 122.48 | 8×6 | 30×4
267
218 balls
5
SPD Smith
SR: 135.11 | 5×6 | 14×4
177
131 balls

🏏 Royal Challengers Bangalore Top Scorers

1
V Kohli
SR: 114.44 | 18×6 | 50×4
618
540 balls
2
AB de Villiers
SR: 162.00 | 22×6 | 42×4
486
300 balls
3
CH Gayle
SR: 125.00 | 10×6 | 28×4
240
192 balls
4
D Padikkal
SR: 146.67 | 7×6 | 23×4
220
150 balls
5
GJ Maxwell
SR: 169.42 | 10×6 | 18×4
205
121 balls

🎯 Rajasthan Royals Top Bowlers

1
S Gopal
Econ: 6.50 | Balls: 144
14
wickets
2
SR Watson
Econ: 6.59 | Balls: 204
12
wickets
3
SK Warne
Econ: 5.88 | Balls: 156
9
wickets
4
SK Trivedi
Econ: 7.96 | Balls: 159
9
wickets
5
MM Patel
Econ: 7.00 | Balls: 90
7
wickets

🎯 Royal Challengers Bangalore Top Bowlers

1
YS Chahal
Econ: 6.05 | Balls: 243
18
wickets
2
HV Patel
Econ: 7.70 | Balls: 205
17
wickets
3
A Kumble
Econ: 5.14 | Balls: 126
12
wickets
4
Mohammed Siraj
Econ: 8.26 | Balls: 186
9
wickets
5
R Vinay Kumar
Econ: 8.55 | Balls: 179
7
wickets

Memorable Moments

Peak performances include Rajasthan Royals's 217-run masterclass and Royal Challengers Bangalore's 200-run statement, both exemplifying the attacking intent that characterizes this matchup. With 7 matches, Sawai Mansingh Stadium has emerged as the spiritual home of this rivalry, producing countless memorable moments.

🏟️ Venue Breakdown

Sawai Mansingh Stadium
7 matches played
M Chinnaswamy Stadium
6 matches played
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
2 matches played
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
2 matches played
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
2 matches played
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
2 matches played