The match-up between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) has earned a reputation for producing high-scoring spectacles and thrilling conclusions. Although Rajasthan has traditionally held the advantage, Punjab’s determined efforts guarantee that this matchup is consistently filled with excitement. Here’s a look at the PBKS vs RR Head to Head Records, Stats and Top encounters in the IPL history.
PBKS vs RR Head to Head
| Head to Head Metric | PBKS | RR |
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Wins | 13 | 18 |
| Losses | 18 | 13 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
The Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals have delivered numerous exhilarating moments for their supporters. Out of the 31 encounters between these teams, Rajasthan has emerged victorious 18 times, whereas Punjab has secured 13 wins. Even with Rajasthan lead, Punjab has frequently mounted fierce challenges and kept this rivalry as one of the most thrilling matchups in the league.
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head: Season-Wise Record
| Season | Matches | PBKS Won | RR Won |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Rajasthan Royals built a solid lead in the initial years, consistently surpassing Punjab Kings from 2010 to 2013. Punjab discovered their form in 2014 and again in 2019, achieving impressive victories that sustained the rivalry. Rajasthan reclaimed dominance in 2020 with consecutive wins and maintained their advantage in 2022. The dynamics changed once more in the latest seasons as both teams exchanged victories in 2023, 2024 and 2025. In 2026, Rajasthan Royals struck again and reaffirming their edge in this ever-evolving battle.
PBKS vs RR: Top IPL Encounters
Let’s take a closer look at the top IPL encounters between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, highlighting their memorable head-to-head clashes.
IPL 2021, Mumbai: The 2021 encounter between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals brought yet another exciting episode to their ongoing rivalry. Batting first, Punjab posted a formidable 221/6, powered by KL Rahul’s impressive 91 and Deepak Hooda’s explosive 64 off 28 balls. In pursuit of the challenging target, Rajasthan stayed in contention. Sanju Samson kept Rajasthan in the hunt with a brilliant 119, the season’s highest score. Nevertheless, Punjab’s bowlers maintained their composure in the closing overs with Arshdeep Singh delivering key strikes to limit RR to 217/7. PBKS triumphed by 4 runs, creating one of the most unforgettable finishes of the 2021 season.
