Which side has the upper hand in the PBKS vs RR head to head? Rajasthan Royals do, with 18 wins to Punjab Kings’ 12, plus a tie, in 31 IPL games going back to 21 Apr 2008.
The latest game fitted the pattern: on 28 Apr 2026 at Mullanpur, RR reached 228/4 and won with 6 wickets in hand. Punjab’s record here includes the seasons played as Kings XI Punjab, the name used until 2020. Sanju Samson of RR leads the run scorers and Arshdeep Singh of PBKS the wicket takers.
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals stats across the seasons
RR built their lead in two bursts. They won both meetings in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2020, while PBKS managed clean sweeps only in 2014 and 2019. From 2021 to 2025 the sides split every season except 2022, and several of those games were tight: RR won by 2 runs in Dubai in Sep 2021, and Punjab won by 4 runs, 5 runs and 10 runs in other meetings.
Setting a target has worked slightly better: 17 wins, compared with 13 for the chasing team. Yet the two biggest chases are among the most memorable games in the fixture. At Sharjah on 27 Sep 2020, RR made 226/6 to overhaul Punjab’s 223/2, and at Mullanpur in Apr 2026 they reached 228/4 after PBKS posted 222/4.
The widest margin was RR’s 78-run win at Kingsmead, Durban, on 5 May 2009. Punjab’s best was 48 runs at Mohali in Apr 2011.
PBKS vs RR Head to Head Record in the IPL
| Matches | Punjab Kings won | Rajasthan Royals won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 21 Apr 2008 | 28 Apr 2026 |
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Punjab Kings won | Rajasthan Royals won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most Runs in PBKS vs RR Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Samson Rajasthan Royals | 21 | 21 | 690 | 119 | 38.33 | 150.00 | 1 | 2 |
| KL Rahul Punjab Kings | 8 | 8 | 490 | 95* | 81.67 | 138.81 | 0 | 5 |
| SE Marsh Punjab Kings | 7 | 7 | 409 | 115 | 58.43 | 144.52 | 1 | 3 |
| YBK Jaiswal Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 9 | 389 | 68 | 43.22 | 155.60 | 0 | 5 |
| AM Rahane Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 12 | 373 | 98 | 37.30 | 117.67 | 0 | 3 |
| JC Buttler Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 10 | 325 | 82 | 36.11 | 148.40 | 0 | 3 |
| SR Watson Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 9 | 316 | 76* | 39.50 | 150.48 | 0 | 2 |
| CH Gayle Punjab Kings | 6 | 6 | 257 | 99 | 42.83 | 149.42 | 0 | 2 |
| MA Agarwal Punjab Kings | 7 | 7 | 252 | 106 | 36.00 | 163.64 | 1 | 1 |
| R Parag Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 11 | 225 | 48 | 25.00 | 153.06 | 0 | 0 |
Most Wickets in PBKS vs RR Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh Punjab Kings | 12 | 12 | 19 | 5/32 | 26.26 | 10.65 | 1 |
| PP Chawla Punjab Kings | 11 | 11 | 14 | 3/35 | 22.43 | 7.60 | 0 |
| JC Archer Rajasthan Royals | 8 | 8 | 11 | 3/15 | 22.18 | 7.71 | 0 |
| SK Trivedi Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 10 | 11 | 2/21 | 27.09 | 7.84 | 0 |
| Mohammed Shami Punjab Kings | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3/21 | 22.20 | 9.65 | 0 |
| KK Cooper Rajasthan Royals | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4/26 | 11.89 | 7.13 | 0 |
| SW Tait Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3/22 | 7.75 | 5.55 | 0 |
| AR Patel Punjab Kings | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3/24 | 19.38 | 6.74 | 0 |
| JP Faulkner Rajasthan Royals | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3/26 | 27.25 | 9.69 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman Punjab Kings | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3/27 | 14.71 | 6.87 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Samson Rajasthan Royals | 119 | 63 | 12 | 7 | 12 Apr 2021 |
| SE Marsh Punjab Kings | 115 | 69 | 11 | 7 | 28 May 2008 |
| MA Agarwal Punjab Kings | 106 | 50 | 10 | 7 | 27 Sep 2020 |
| CH Gayle Punjab Kings | 99 | 63 | 6 | 8 | 30 Oct 2020 |
| AM Rahane Rajasthan Royals | 98 | 66 | 16 | 1 | 6 Apr 2012 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh Punjab Kings | 5/32 | 4 | 21 Sep 2021 |
| KK Cooper Rajasthan Royals | 4/26 | 4 | 6 Apr 2012 |
| NT Ellis Punjab Kings | 4/30 | 4 | 5 Apr 2023 |
| RJ Harris Punjab Kings | 4/34 | 4 | 5 May 2012 |
| AJ Tye Punjab Kings | 4/34 | 4 | 8 May 2018 |
Highest Team Totals in PBKS vs RR
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 228/4 | 19.2 | Punjab Kings | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 226/6 | 19.3 | Punjab Kings | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Punjab Kings | 223/2 | 20 | Rajasthan Royals | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Punjab Kings | 222/4 | 20 | Rajasthan Royals | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Punjab Kings | 221/3 | 20 | Rajasthan Royals | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 28 May 2008 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 124 | 18.5 | Rajasthan Royals | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 14 Apr 2013 |
| Punjab Kings | 152 | 19.1 | Rajasthan Royals | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 24 Mar 2010 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 185 | 20 | Punjab Kings | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 21 Sep 2021 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals won by 78 runs | T20 | Kingsmead, Durban | 5 May 2009 |
| Rajasthan Royals won by 50 runs | T20 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | 5 Apr 2025 |
| Punjab Kings won by 48 runs | T20 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 21 Apr 2011 |
| Rajasthan Royals won by 9 wickets | T20 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 7 Apr 2010 |
| Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets | T20 | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 9 May 2013 |
| Punjab Kings won by 7 wickets | T20 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 20 Apr 2014 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| SE Marsh Punjab Kings | 4 |
| SR Watson Rajasthan Royals | 2 |
| JP Faulkner Rajasthan Royals | 2 |
| SV Samson Rajasthan Royals | 2 |
| KC Sangakkara Punjab Kings | 1 |
| GC Smith Rajasthan Royals | 1 |
PBKS vs RR Grounds and Results
| Ground | Matches | Punjab Kings won | Rajasthan Royals won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawai Mansingh Stadium | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Barsapara Cricket Stadium | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Latest PBKS vs RR Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets |
| 18 May 2025 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Punjab Kings won by 10 runs |
| 5 Apr 2025 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | Rajasthan Royals won by 50 runs |
| 15 May 2024 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets |
| 13 Apr 2024 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | Rajasthan Royals won by 3 wickets |
| 19 May 2023 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | Rajasthan Royals won by 4 wickets |
| 5 Apr 2023 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | Punjab Kings won by 5 runs |
| 7 May 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets |
| 21 Sep 2021 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Rajasthan Royals won by 2 runs |
| 12 Apr 2021 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Punjab Kings won by 4 runs |
PBKS vs RR head to head at each ground
Home soil matters in this contest. Five of RR’s wins came in 7 games at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, and Punjab’s 124 all out there on 14 Apr 2013 is the lowest total between the sides. At Mohali’s IS Bindra Stadium PBKS lead 4 to 3.
The newer venues have been one-way traffic. Rajasthan have won all 3 games at Mullanpur, while Punjab have won both games at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Samson, Rahul, Marsh and the bowlers
Samson has scored 690 in 21 innings at exactly 150.00 per 100 balls. Nobody in the fixture has bettered the 119 he struck off 63 deliveries at the Wankhede in Apr 2021, though Punjab won that game by 4 runs, as the IPL 2021 records show. KL Rahul’s average for PBKS is far higher, 81.67 from 8 innings with 5 fifties. Shaun Marsh made 115 in May 2008 and has won 4 player of the match awards, more than anyone else in this fixture.
Arshdeep has 19 wickets, but they cost 10.65 an over. His 5/32 on 21 Sep 2021 tops the bowling list, yet RR still won that night by 2 runs. Shaun Tait’s 8 wickets at 7.75 in 3 games for RR are the most efficient figures. Each club’s full IPL record is on the Punjab Kings records and RR records pages.
Questions about PBKS vs RR
PBKS or RR: which side has won more often?
Rajasthan Royals, by 18 games to 12, with one tie among the 31 played. RR took the latest meeting too, on 28 Apr 2026.
Which batter has scored most in PBKS vs RR games?
Sanju Samson of RR, with 690 from 21 innings, including the top score of 119. KL Rahul is next with 490 for Punjab.
Who has taken the most wickets in Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals games?
Arshdeep Singh has 19 wickets for PBKS, with a best of 5/32. PP Chawla is next with 14.
What is the PBKS vs RR pitch report based on past scores?
Across these games the first innings has averaged 184. Sides batting first lead 17 to 13 on wins, though RR have twice run down totals of 222 or more.
What is the highest total in PBKS vs RR matches?
Rajasthan’s 228/4 in 19.2 overs at Mullanpur on 28 Apr 2026 is the highest. Punjab’s top effort, 223/2 in Sep 2020 in the UAE, was chased down by RR.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.