The Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) are two of the most dynamic teams in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). The Rajasthan Royals are known for becoming the very first IPL Champions in 2008. The Punjab Kings were originally known as the Kings XI Punjab, which they used from 2008 to 2020. The team renamed themselves to their present name in 2021.
The Punjab Kings and the Rajasthan Royals will face off twice throuhghout the 2025 IPL games. They will first clash against each other on April 5, 2025, in Mullanpur and then again on May 16, 2025 in Jaipur. Their first encounter will happen at PCA New Stadium, the home ground of the Punjab Kings. The second game will take place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the home gound of the Rajasthan Royals. The Punjab Kings will be led by their new captain Shreyas Iyer while the Rajasthan Royals will be under their captain Sanju Samson for the 2025 IPL games.
PBKS vs RR head-to-head stats
The Punjab Kings and the Rajasthan Royals have gone head-to-head 28 times in their IPL careers, as per Rajasthan Royals' official website. The results from the performances of these two teams are detailed given below, as of March 2025:
| Matches Played | Matches won by PBKS | Matches won by RR | Highest Score by PBKS | Highest Score by RR | Lowest Score by PBKS | Lowest Score by RR |
| 28 | 12 | 16 | 223 | 226 | 124 | 112 |
Read More:- CSK vs RR Head to Head
PBKS vs RR match results
The Punjab Kings and the Rajasthan Royals have had 28 encounters as part of their IPL career from 2008 to 2024. The winners of these games over the years have been presented in the table below, as of March 2025:
| Date | Winner | Won by | Venue |
| 13-April-2024 | Rajasthan Royals | 3 wickets | Mohali |
| 15-May-2024 | Punjab Kings | 5 wickets | Mohali |
| 19-May-2023 | Rajasthan Royals | 4 wickets | Dharamsala |
| 05-Apr-2023 | Punjab Kings | 5 runs | Guwahati |
| 07-May-2022 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 Wickets | Mumbai |
| 21-Sept-2021 | Rajasthan Royals | 2 runs | Dubai |
| 12-Apr-2021 | Punjab Kings | 4 Runs | Mumbai |
| 30-Oct-2020 | Rajasthan Royals | 7 Wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 27-Sep-2020 | Rajasthan Royals | 4 Wickets | Sharjah |
| 16-Apr-2019 | Punjab Kings | 12 Runs | Mohali |
| 25-Mar-2019 | Punjab Kings | 14 Runs | Jaipur |
| 8-May-2018 | Rajasthan Royals | 15 Runs | Jaipur |
| 6-May-2018 | Punjab Kings | 6 Wickets | Indore |
| 20-Apr-2015 | Punjab Kings | One-Over Eliminator | Ahmedabad |
| 9-Apr-2015 | Rajasthan Royals | 26 Runs | Pune |
| 22-May-2014 | Punjab Kings | 16 Runs | Sharjah |
| 19-Apr-2014 | Punjab Kings | 7 Wickets | Mohali |
| 8-May-2013 | Rajasthan Royals | 8 Wickets | Mohali |
| 13-Apr-2013 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 4-May-2012 | Rajasthan Royals | 43 Runs | Mohali |
| 5-Apr-2012 | Rajasthan Royals | 31 Runs | Jaipur |
| 20-Apr-2011 | Punjab Kings | 48 Runs | Mohali |
| 6-Apr-2010 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 23-Mar-2010 | Rajasthan Royals | 31 Runs | Mohali |
| 4-May-2009 | Rajasthan Royals | 78 Runs | Durban |
| 25-Apr-2009 | Punjab Kings | 27 Runs | Cape Town |
| 27-May-2008 | Punjab Kings | 41 Runs | Mohali |
| 20-Apr-2008 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 Wickets | Jaipur |
PBKS vs RR head-to-head in PBKS’s home ground, PCA Stadium
The Punjab Kings have faced off against the Rajasthan Royals nine times in their home ground PCA New Stadium, Mullanpur. The performances of these teams in these games in Mohali are presented in the table below, as of March 2025:
| Matches Played | Matches won by PBKS | Matches won by RR | Previous Meeting |
| 9 | 5 | 4 | RR won by 3 wickets (April 13, 2024) |
PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head in RR’s home ground, Sawai Mansingh Stadium
The Rajasthan Royals have encountered the Punjab Kings six-times over the years at their home ground Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The following table is an account of the performances of both these teams in Jaipur, as of March 2025:
| Matches Played | Matches won by RR | Matches won by PBKS | Previous Meeting |
| 6 | 5 | 1 | PBKS won by 14 runs (March 25, 2019) |
PBKS vs RR head-to-head in neutral venues
The Punjab Kings and the Rajasthan Royals have also competed in neutral venues over the years. These include 13 meetings between the two teams. The results of the matches between these two teams in neutral venues are displayed in the table below, as of March 2025:
| Matches Played | Matches won by PBKS | Matches won by RR | Previous Meeting |
| 13 | 6 | 7 | RR won by 4 wickets (May 19, 2023) |
FAQs on PBKS vs RR Head-to-Head
A. Rajasthan is better with 16 wins compared to Punjba who has 12 wins in 28 encounters as of March 2025.
A. PBKS stsnds for the Punjab Kings in IPL. They are the rebranded name of the former Kings XI Punjab in the league.
A. The Rajasthan Royals won the very first IPL season in 2008.
A. The Punjab IPL team is being owned by K.P.H. Dream Cricket Private Limited, as of March 2025.
A. Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals have faced a total of 28 times, with Punjab Kings winning 12 matches and Rajasthan Royals winning 16 matches.
![[Watch] Riyan Parag trapped LBW by Harshal Patel's slow dipping full-toss in RR-PBKS IPL 2024 clash](https://statico.sportskeeda.com/editor/2024/05/ef2b3-17157912884383-1920.jpg?h=166)
