The 58th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will see Punjab Kings going head-to-head against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 09th, Thursday at at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
The Punjab Kings suffered a massive defeat against the Chennai Super Kings by 28 runs after stitching up a few incredible results which improved their playoff qualification chances. In their previous encounter, their batting returned to underperforming self which has been a major problem throughout the season. So far, PBKS have played eleven games, with four wins and seven losses.
Talking about the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Faf du Plessis-led side has had near-perfect performances over the last few games with quality contributions from each department. The batting has seen contributions from nearly every batter in their formidable top six. On the bowling front, their all-Indian attack has finally clicked as they have found breakthroughs in each phase of play.
In their previous encounter, Bengaluru registered a thrilling win thanks to Dinesh Karthik's batting masterclass towards the death.
Ahead of their clash, here’s a look at the Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru head to head records.
PBKS vs RCB Head To Head Record
The Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other 32 times. Royal Challengers Bengaluru managed to win 15 times, and Punjab Kings managed to win 17 times.
Matches
Punjab Kings Won
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won
No Result
32
17
15
0
PBKS vs RCB Last Five Matches
Date
Winner
Won By
Venue
25 March, 2024
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
4 Wickets
Bengaluru
20 April, 2023
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
24 Runs
Mohali
13 May, 2022
Punjab Kings
5 Wickets
Mumbai
27 March, 2022
Punjab Kings
54 Runs
Mumbai
03 October, 2021
Punjab Kings
34 Runs
Sharjah
PBKS vs RCB Head-to-head at HPCA Stadium in IPL
Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other only once at HPCA Stadium in IPL contests; Punjab Kings was came out victorious in that match.
Matches
Punjab Kings Won
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won
No Result
01
01
0
0
PBKS vs RCB Head-to-head in IPL 2024 (25 March, 2024)
Stats
Punjab Kings
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Toss
Lost
Won, elected to field first
Score
176/6 in 20 Overs
178/6 in 19.2 Overs
Best Batter
Shikhar Dhawan - 45
Virat Kohli - 77
Best Bowler
Harpreet Brar - 2/13
Mohammed Siraj - 2/26
Player Of The Match
Virat Kohli - 77 (49)
PBKS vs RCB Overall Snapshot
Stat
Punjab Kings
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Highest Total
232
226
Lowest Total
88
84
Average Runs
161.8
161.4
Won Batting First
7
8
Won Batting Second
10
7
PBKS vs RCB Head-to-head Player Stats
PBKS Player Stats vs RCB (Active Players)
Stats
Player
Numbers
Highest Runs
Shikhar Dhawan
109 Runs
Highest Wickets
Harshal Patel
13 Wickets
Highest Individual Score
Shikhar Dhawan
45
Best Bowling Figure
Harshal Patel
4/34
RCB Player Stats vs PBKS (Active Players)
Stats
Player
Numbers
Highest Runs
Virat Kohli
938 Runs
Highest Wickets
Mohammad Siraj
9 Wickets
Highest Individual Score
Virat Kohli
113
Best Bowling Figure
Mohammad Siraj
4/21
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