Rajasthan Royals (RR) are the champions of the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). They defeated Chennai Super Kings in the final of IPL 2008 to become the first franchise to win the trophy. However, after the 2008 triumph, RR haven’t been able to repeat the glory again in the fifteen years of the tournament. They made it into the finals of IPL 2022 but lost to Gujarat Titans in the title encounter. On the other hand, RCB are yet to get their hands on the IPL trophy even after qualifying for the finals thrice in 2009, 2011, and 2016. However, RCB have been very consistent in the last few years and have qualified for the playoffs consecutively from 2020 to 2022.
RR and RCB also share an exciting rivalry in the IPL and have produced some thrilling and memorable encounters in the IPL throughout the years. They will be facing each other again at least once in IPL 2024. Let’s have a look at the IPL rivalry between RR vs RCB throughout the years.
RCB vs RR 2024 Match Schedule
Date | Match | Time | Venue |
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6 Apr | RR vs RCB | 7:30 | SMS Stadium, Jaipur |
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Standings
S.no. | Team | Point | Win | Loss | NR | NRR | FOR | AGAINST | PTS | RECENT FORM |
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2 | RR | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.249 | 505/55.3 | 471/60.0 | 6 | W W W |
8 | RCB | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | -0.876 | 686/79.2 | 719/75.3 | 2 | L L W L |
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Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Stats
Played | Won by RCB | Won by RR | Tie | No Result |
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30 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
RR vs RCB Head to Head in SMS Stadium, Jaipur
Matches | RR Won | RCB Won | Tie | NR |
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8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
RCB vs RR Head to Head in IPL
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals have faced each other 30 times in the IPL, out of which, RCB come out victorious on 15 occasions, while RR have won 12 games against RCB with two games ending with no result. The last encounter between both teams took place during IPL 2023 fixture in Jaipur where RCB thrashed RR by 112 runs at their own den. While defending 171 runs, RCB bowlers bowled RR out for just 59 runs as the hosts had to suffer a humiliating defeat in front of their home crowd.
Date | Winner | Won By | Venue | MOM |
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14-May-2023 | RCB | 112 runs | Jaipur | Wayne Parnell |
23-April-2023 | RCB | 7 Runs | Bangalore | Glenn Maxwell |
27-May-2022 | RR | 7 Wickets | Ahmedabad | Jos Buttler |
26-April-2022 | RR | 29 Runs | Pune | Riyan Parag |
05-April-2022 | RCB | 4 Wickets | Mumbai | Dinesh Karthik |
29-Sept-2021 | RCB | 7 Wickets | Dubai | Yuzvendra Chahal |
22-Apr-2021 | RCB | 10 Wickets | Mumbai | Devdutt Padikkal |
17-Oct-2020 | RCB | 7 Wickets | Dubai | AB De Villiers |
03-Oct-2020 | RCB | 8 Wickets | Abu Dhabi | Yuzvendra Chahal |
30-Apr-2019 | No Result | – | Bangalore | No Result |
02-Apr-2019 | RR | 7 Wickets | Jaipur | Shreyas Gopal |
19-May-2018 | RR | 30 Runs | Jaipur | Shreyas Gopal |
15-Apr-2018 | RR | 18 Runs | Bangalore | Sanju Samson |
20-May-2015 | RCB | 71 Runs | Pune | AB De Villiers |
29-Apr-2015 | No Result | – | Bangalore | No Result |
24-Apr-2015 | RCB | 9 Wickets | Ahmedabad | Mitchell Starc |
11-May-2014 | RR | 5 Wickets | Bangalore | James Faulkner |
26-Apr-2014 | RR | 6 Wickets | Abu Dhabi | Pravin Tambe |
29-Apr-2013 | RR | 4 Wickets | Jaipur | Sanju Samson |
20-Apr-2013 | RCB | 7 Wickets | Bangalore | Vinay Kumar |
23-Apr-2012 | RCB | 46 Runs | Jaipur | AB De Villiers |
15-Apr-2012 | RR | 59 Runs | Bangalore | Ajinkya Rahane |
11-May-2011 | RCB | 9 Wickets | Jaipur | Sreenath Aravind |
14-Apr-2010 | RCB | 5 Wickets | Jaipur | Kevin Pietersen |
18-Mar-2010 | RCB | 10 Wickets | Bangalore | Jacques Kallis |
07-May-2009 | RR | 7 Wickets | Centurion | Amit Singh |
18-Apr-2009 | RCB | 75 Runs | Cape Town | Rahul Dravid |
17-May-2008 | RR | 65 Runs | Jaipur | Grame Smith |
26-Apr-2008 | RR | 7 Wickets | Bangalore | Shane Watson |
RCB vs RR head-to-head in RR’s Home Ground, Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur
Talking about their stats and records on this ground, both RR and RCB have faced each other eight times in the IPL at RR’s home ground, Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. In these eight matches, both teams have equal records against each other winning four matches each. The last time, both teams met at this ground was on 14th May 2023, RCB bowlers completely destroyed the RR batting line up. Batting first, RCB 171/5 in their 20 overs with the help of half-centuries by the skipper Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. In reply, RR were bowled out just 59 runs in 10.3 and suffered a humiliating 112-run at their home ground against RCB.
Matches Played | Matches won by RCB | Matches won by RR | Previous Meeting |
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8 | 4 | 4 | RCB won by 112 runs |
RCB vs RR head-to-head in RCB’s Home Ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Talking about their head-to-head records at RCB’s home ground, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played against each other nine times at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. In these nine matches, RR are in a lead against the hosts RCB with four wins, while come out victorious on three occasions, and two matches ended with no results. Both teams last played at this ground on 23rd April, 2023, where RCB defeated RR by 7 runs in a close encounter. After posting 189/9 with the help of half-centuries by Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell, RCB restricted RR for 182 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
Matches Played | Matches won by RCB | Matches won by RR | No Result | Previous Meeting |
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10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | RCB won by 7 runs |
RCB vs RR head-to-head in Neutral Venues
Matches Played | Matches won by RCB | Matches won by RR | Previous Meeting |
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12 | 8 | 4 | RR won by 7 wickets (Ahmedabad) |
RCB vs RR Top Performers
RCB vs RR Most Runs in IPL
Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli is the leading run scorer among players in RCB vs RR clash with 618 runs, followed by Ab de Villiers who has scored 488 runs against RR for RCB. Ajinkya Rahane finds himself in third position with 347 runs against RCB for RR.
RCB vs RR Most Wickets in IPL
Yuzvendra Chahal, who has played for both RCB and RR, is the leading wicket-taker in the contests between two teams with 21 scalps. Harshal Patel finds himself in the second spot with 17 wickets against RR for RCB, followed by Shreyas Gopal who took 14 wickets in the RR vs RCB rivalry.
FAQs
How many times RCB won against RR?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have defeated Rajasthan Royals 15 times in the IPL out of 30 matches between two teams in the cash-rich league.
Who has scored the most runs for RCB against RR?
Virat Kohli is the leading run scorer for RCB against Rajasthan Royals. The right-hander has amassed 618 runs in matches against RR.
Who has taken the most wickets for RCB against RR
Former RCB pacer Harshal Patel has scalped the most wickets in the matches for the franchise in the matches against RR. The right-arm pacer has taken 17 wickets in RR vs RCB clash in the IPL
Who has scored the most runs for RR against RCB?
Former Rajasthan Royals batter Ajinkya has scored the most runs for the franchise in the matches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The right-hander has amassed 347 runs against RCB while for RR in the IPL.
Who has taken the most wickets for RR against RCB?
Former Rajasthan Royals spinner has taken most wickets for the franchise against Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 14 wickets in the rivalry.
Which IPL team is better RCB or RR?
Talking about their head-to-head records, RCB have a slight edge over RR as they won 15 out of 30 matches between both teams in the IPL, while RR come out victorious 12 times, with two matches ending with no result.
Most Man of the Match Awards Won by a Player (RCB vs RR)?
Former RCB batters has won most Player of the Match awards (3) in RCB vs RR clash in the IPL
Has there ever been a Super Over in an RCB vs RR Match?
Notably, there hasn’t been a Super Over between RCB and RR in the IPL
Most Runs Scored in a Single Match (by a batsman) for RCB vs RR?
Jos Buttler scored an unbeaten 106 while playing for RR in IPL 2022 2nd Qualifier against RCB on 27th May, 2022.