RCB vs PBKS Stats and Records at Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat – IPL 2025

The dramatic IPL 2025 season comes to an end as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Grand Finale at Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3, 2025. In IPL history, Bengaluru have played three IPL finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016, but couldn’t lift the trophy after reaching so close to it. Time and again, RCB are gearing up to make a bold statement and mark an end to the drought of the IPL trophy. To achieve this majestic outcome, RCB will have to confront PBKS, who are also fierce, having knocked out five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. 

Over the years, PBKS entered the IPL final only in IPL 2014, where they had a forgettable night against Kolkata Knight Riders, losing the chance to have hands on the IPL trophy. As things stand, PBKS are once again in an IPL final, with outstanding form since the beginning of the 18th edition of IPL. In terms of head to head records, PBKS stand equal to RCB with a tally of 18-18, indicating two deserving teams are playing the IPL 2025 final, going to be a high-octane match. In the first clash this season, Shreyas Iyer’s team won over RCB, but in the last two games including Qualifier 1, star-studded RCB are coming off defeating exceptional PBKS while chasing the target. So, this high-stakes match of IPL 2025 will be worth watching, culminating the stretched IPL 2025 season.

Take a look at RCB vs PBK head to head in IPL, along with the summary of their previous performance, including pitch report before the match begins at Narendra Modi Stadium. Don’t miss out on an annual sporting event!

RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head in IPL

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings have faced each other in 36 games since 2008. Both teams hold equal 18 victories, leveling the tally for winning the match. At this point, these IPL franchises are on their way to script history as their next clash is the IPL 2025 Final.

RCB and PBKS have had three outings in IPL 2025, with PBKS winning one and RCB claiming grandeur victory on two occasions. In the last match, RCB thrashed PBKS in Qualifier 1, thanks to Suyash Sharma, as his three-wicket haul at an impressive economy of 5.70 turned heads as Punjab were bowled out for 101 in just 14.1 overs. In reply, Philip Salt smashed an unbeaten 56 runs off 27 balls to solidify RCB’s victory. 

RCB vs PBKS Head-to-Head in Narendra Modi Stadium

In IPL 2021, Punjab Kings faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Narendra Modi Stadium on 30th April, 2021. In that match, PBKS achieved an impressive victory by a margin of 34 runs after setting up a 180-run target for RCB. Former PBKS player KL Rahul smashed an unbeaten 91 runs off 57 balls, cementing dominance from the first over itself. In reply, RCB struggled as only Virat Kohli produced an effort along with Rajat Patidar, but Harpreet Brar, who still plays for PBKS in IPL 2025, picked up 3 wickets, conceding runs with an impressive economy rate of 4.45. 

RCB Records at Narendra Modi Stadium 

PBKS Records at Narendra Modi Stadium 

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report 

The track at the Narendra Modi Stadium turns favourable for batters, and it sustains throughout the match. Out of 43 IPL matches at this venue, the team batting second has a slight upper hand with 22 victories, while batting first team won 21 times. In IPL 2025, Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed 8 IPL matches, where the team batting first was armed with victory on six occasions. The stakes were high in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025, but both sides scored more than 200 runs, leaving Mumbai Indians disappointed as it was the first time the campaign failed to defend in this situation. The skipper for whom the coin will go in favour is supposed to pick fielding first, as the role of dew will be considerable.

Narendra Modi Stadium IPL Records

A cricket ground known to host several final matches, the Narendra Modi Stadium have hosted 43 games in IPL since the very first match in 2010. The batting first team won the match on 21 occasions, while the batting second team registered victory 22 times. 

Over the years, the chasing side gained slight dominance at this venue. When RCB played their last match at this venue, they faced the Rajasthan Royals in an Eliminator match of IPL 2024, where RCB lost the match by 4 wickets. The situation turned upside down for RCB, who scored 172 in the first innings, but Yashasvi Jaiswal cemented the foundation for victory with his 45-run innings. 

On the other hand, Punjab Kings are coming after winning their last match against Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium on 1st June, 2025, in Qualifier 2. PBKS’s skipper Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 87 runs at a strike rate of 212.50 crushed MI’s hopes to lift the IPL 2025 trophy for the sixth time.