The RR vs RCB Head to Head in IPL: Overall Records, Stats & Results illustrates an exciting rivalry between two of the IPL’s most storied franchises, the first-ever champions, the Rajasthan Royals (RR), and the 2025 victors, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). RCB has recorded 17 wins out of the 34 meetings so far, and RR has had 14 wins; they have played 3 matches that ended with no result. These two sides are often involved in thrilling encounters, with the nature of this contest manifesting itself in high-scoring matches, thrilling finishes, and various moments of brilliance on display from some of the league’s best stars (Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Jos Buttler).
After winning the inaugural season in 2008, RR has been searching for its second title since then. At the same time, RCB finally won their inaugural title after years of gut-wrenching near misses throughout the years in the 2025 IPL season. Their encounters are always thrilling even before a ball is bowled, with star players leading their side into battle in the face of tons of passion, pressure, and unpredictable turns of events.
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
RCB and RR have played 34 matches between them, with RCB leading with 17 victories out of 34 encounters. This matchup features a number of intriguing and suspenseful finishes. In contrast, RR has won 14 IPL matches against RCB; however, two of those matches ended in a draw, and one was called off before a ball was bowled.
| Total Matches | 34 |
| RR Won | 14 |
| RCB Won | 17 |
| RR Lost | 17 |
| RCB Lost | 14 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 3 |
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record at Home Ground
RR Record at Home Ground Against RCB
At their home field, Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Royals have faced the Royal Challengers Bengaluru ten times. In those ten meetings, RR has defeated RCB 5 times. In contrast, RCB has defeated RR 5 times out of the 10 matches they played. At this ground, both teams have equally dominated one another.
| Total Matches | 10 |
| RR Won | 5 |
| RCB Won | 5 |
| RR Lost | 5 |
| RCB Lost | 5 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
RCB Record at Home Ground Against RR
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals have faced off 11 times at their home field, M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB has defeated RR 4 times, while RR has defeated RCB 4 times. 3 games were concluded without a result due to rain.
| Total Matches | 11 |
| RCB Won | 4 |
| RR Won | 4 |
| RCB Lost | 4 |
| RR Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 3 |
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record at Away Ground
RR Record at Away Ground Against RCB
In their 11 away games versus RCB, RR and RCB have once again demonstrated equal domination over one another. Both RCB and RR showed their strength and have won equal matches. RR has won 4 away matches against RCB, while RCB has won 4 home matches against RR. Also, 3 games finished without a result on this ground between the sides.
| Total Matches | 11 |
| RR Won | 4 |
| RCB Won | 4 |
| RR Lost | 4 |
| RCB Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 3 |
RCB Record at Away Ground Against RR
In 10 meetings between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and RR on the road, RCB has won 5 of the 10 meetings, while RR has won 5 of the 10 meetings at home. At this stage, RR and RCB have demonstrated equal rivalry.
| Total Matches | 10 |
| RCB Won | 5 |
| RR Won | 5 |
| RCB Lost | 5 |
| RR Lost | 5 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record at Neutral Venues
RR and RCB have played each other 13 times at a neutral venue. RR has won 5 matches against RCB out of 13 previous face-offs, while RCB has had the edge over RR in 8 encounters at neutral grounds.
| Total Matches | 13 |
| RR Won | 5 |
| RCB Won | 8 |
| RR Lost | 8 |
| RCB Lost | 5 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
RR vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Records & Stats
Highest Score in RR vs RCB Rivalry
Rajasthan Royals secured the highest score in this rivalry of whopping 217/4 on 15th Apr 2018 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru). In this match, RR defeated RCB by 19 runs.
Highest Score by RR Against RCB
Rajasthan Royals scored their highest 217/4 versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 15th Apr 2018 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), where New Zealand all-rounder, Brendon McCullum’s, RCB lost to Rajasthan Royals by 19 runs.15th Apr 2018 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru).
Highest Score by RCB Against RR
The highest score of Royal Challengers Bengaluru against RR is 205/5, which they achieved on 24th Apr 2025, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru), where RCB won by 11 runs.
Lowest Score in RR vs RCB Rivalry
Rajasthan Royals have the lowest score of 58 all out in this rivalry with Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 18th April 2009 at Newlands (Cape Town), when RR lost the match against RCB, losing by 75 runs.
Lowest Score by RR Against RCB
Rajasthan Royals’ lowest score of 58 all out vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 18th April 2009 at Newlands (Cape Town). Discerning RCB defeated RR by 75 runs.
Lowest Score by RCB Against RR
The lowest score of Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Rajasthan Royals is 70 all out on 26th April 2014 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi). Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wickets against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Individual Records in RR vs RCB Rivalry
Most Runs & Highest Score in RR vs RCB Rivalry
The King of World cricket, Virat Kohli from RCB, is the highest run scorer in this rivalry, scoring an incredible 896 runs. From the RR side, Skipper Sanju Samson has scored the most runs against RCB, scoring 484 runs. Virat Kohli also has the highest individual score of 113 * in this rivalry. The highest score from the RR side belongs to Jos Buttler with a score of 106 * against RCB.
| Stats | RR | RCB |
| Most Runs | Sanju Samson (484 runs) | Virat Kohli (896 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Jos Buttler (106*) | Virat Kohli (113*) |
Most Wickets & Best Bowling in RR vs RCB Rivalry
RCB’s spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is the highest runs-getter of this rivalry with 18 wickets in his hands, while from RR, Australian All-Rounder Shane Watson is the highest wicket-taker for RR against RCB with 9 wickets. RCB’s Anil Kumble has the best bowling figure of (5/5) in this rivalry, while RR’s Shreyas Gopal has the best bowling figure of (4/16) against RCB in this rivalry.
| Stats | RR | RCB |
| Most wickets | Shane Watson (9 wickets) | Yuzvendra Chahal (18 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Shreyas Gopal (4/16) | Anil Kumble (5/5) |
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline
The underrated rivalry between Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru has always made for a great game to watch because of the intensity and electric vibe between the two teams. Royal Challengers Bengaluru dominates the RR vs RCB head to head, but the Rajasthan Royals have the edge in terms of Playoffs.
Rajasthan Royals are simply getting better by having podium finishes after showing much consistency in their matches against RCB, namely changing things up in IPL 2024, where RR managed to defeat RCB in both League matches and the Playoffs. So while Royal Challengers Bengaluru has had some of the finest performances in IPL in their recent history after IPL 2020, where they became one of the most competitive teams, the RCB team destroyed RR in the IPL 2025, where they managed to defeat RR in both clashes again and went on to win the Title later on in the league.
RR vs RCB All Matches Results 2008 to 2025
2025
- RCB won by 9 wickets
- RCB won by 11 runs
2024
- RR won by 6 wickets
- RR won by 4 wickets
2023
- RCB won by 7 runs
- RCB won by 112 runs
2022
- RCB won by 4 wickets
- RR won by 29 runs
- RR won by 7 wickets
2021
- RCB won by 10 wickets
- RCB won by 7 wickets
2020
- RCB won by 8 wickets
- RCB won by 7 wickets
2019
- RR won by 7 wickets
- No Result
2018
- RR won by 19 runs
- RR won by 30 runs
2015
- RCB won by 9 wickets
- No Result
- RCB won by 71 runs
2014
- RR won by 6 wickets
- RR won by 5 wickets
2013
- RCB won by 7 wickets
- RR won by 4 wickets
2012
- RR won by 59 runs
- RCB won by 46 runs
2011
- RCB won by 9 wickets
- Match abandoned without a ball being bowled
2010
- RCB won by 10 wickets
- RCB won by 5 wickets
2009
- RCB won by 75 runs
- RR won by 7 wickets
2008
- RR won by 7 wickets
- RR won by 65 runs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals Standings
| RR Position in the Table | IPL Season | RCB Position in the Table |
|---|---|---|
| 1st position | 2008 | 7th position |
| 6th position | 2009 | 3rd position |
| 7th position | 2010 | 4th position |
| 6th position | 2011 | 1st position |
| 7th position | 2012 | 5th position |
| 3rd position | 2013 | 5th position |
| 5th position | 2014 | 7th position |
| 4th position | 2015 | 3rd position |
| DNP | 2016 | 2nd position |
| DNP | 2017 | 8th position |
| 4th position | 2018 | 6th position |
| 7th position | 2019 | 8th position |
| 8th position | 2020 | 4th position |
| 7th position | 2021 | 3th position |
| 2nd position | 2022 | 4th position |
| 5th position | 2023 | 6th position |
| 3rd position | 2024 | 4th position |
| 9th position | 2025 | 2nd position |
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