As the IPL 2024 season progresses, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in what promises to be a thrilling encounter at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Both teams are at crucial junctures in the tournament, with RR looking to keep their playoff hopes alive and PBKS aiming for a strong finish to avoid finishing at the bottom of the table.
As these two teams prepare to face each other once again, check RR vs PBKS head-to-head records and performances in IPL 2024 so far.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
RR started their IPL 2024 campaign on a high note, showcasing some brilliant performances in the initial matches.
However, their form has dipped in the latter half of the tournament, leading to three consecutive losses.
One of the main areas of concern for RR has been their batting, especially the opening partnership of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler, which has failed to provide solid starts.
RR’s bowling has also been a bit inconsistent, with spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal performing well but the pace bowlers struggling to contain runs.
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
PBKS, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of performances in IPL 2024.
Their batting lineup has been inconsistent, barring the performances of Shashank Singh, who has been a consistent run-scorer for the team.
Harshal Patel has been the standout performer with the ball, leading the wicket-taking charts and earning the Purple Cap.
However, PBKS’s bowling unit, apart from Patel, has struggled to provide adequate support, especially in the death overs.
RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record:
In the history of the IPL, RR and PBKS have faced each other 27 times, with RR holding a slight edge over PBKS. RR has emerged victorious in 16 matches, while PBKS has managed to win 11 times.
Total – 27
RR – 16
PBKS – 11
No Result – 0
List of matches played between RR and PBKS since IPL 2008
| Date | Winner | Won By | Venue |
| 13-April-2024 | Rajasthan Royals | 3 Wickets | Chandigarh |
| 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-Sep-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 |
| 21-Apr-2015 | Punjab Kings | One-Over Eliminator | Ahmedabad |
| 10-Apr-2015 | Rajasthan Royals | 26 Runs | Pune |
| 23-May-2014 | Punjab Kings | 16 Runs | Sharjah |
| 20-Apr-2014 | Punjab Kings | 7 Wickets | Mohali |
| 9-May-2013 | Rajasthan Royals | 8 Wickets | Mohali |
| 14-Apr-2013 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 5-May-2012 | Rajasthan Royals | 43 Runs | Mohali |
| 6-Apr-2012 | Rajasthan Royals | 31 Runs | Jaipur |
| 21-Apr-2011 | Punjab Kings | 48 Runs | Mohali |
| 7-Apr-2010 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 Wickets | Jaipur |
| 24-Mar-2010 | Rajasthan Royals | 31 Runs | Mohali |
| 05-May-2009 | Rajasthan Royals | 78 Runs | Durban |
| 26-Apr-2009 | Punjab Kings | 27 Runs | Cape Town |
| 28-May-2008 | Punjab Kings | 41 Runs | Mohali |
| 21-Apr-2008 | Rajasthan Royals | 6 Wickets | Jaipur |
IPL 2024: Most runs in RR vs PBKS fixtures
Sanju Samson (RR) – 614 runs
IPL 2024: Most wickets in RR vs PBKS fixtures
Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) – 16 wickets
RR vs PBKS: Complete Squad
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Avesh Khan, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abid Mushtaq, Nandre Burger.
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.
