Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Punjab Kings Timeline

Few IPL rivalries can match the intensity and excitement of this one in terms of explosive batting vs cunning bowling action.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Punjab Kings Timeline highlights unforgettable individual performances and breathless finishes, showing why RCB vs PBKS matches always deliver drama and thrilling moments.

As players stepped onto the pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, fans held their breath. Any performance would radically affect playoff hopes.

RCB vs PBKS

No matter which side you support, the rivalry between RCB and PBKS remains one of the most intriguing in all of soccer.

Throughout its long history, it has produced drama, data-driven entertainment and heart-stopping action – always promising an intriguing, intriguing matchup!

From Chris Gayle’s incredible innings to the daring chases by PBKS, this fixture has produced moments that fans will tell their grandkids about for generations.

The 2025 final will become one of the greatest IPL finals ever; from rain-shortened play through thrilling finishes from both teams showed why this clash is special.

From 2023 forwards, however, their rivalry entered an even phase; both squads began using younger talent and more balanced squads while matches still remained highly competitive; players such as KL Rahul who made memorable performances on both sides despite changes that resulted from players like KL Rahul making memorable contributions on both sides despite such changes in composition of both squads; from 2023 onwards both teams relied more on young talent from both teams which was seen in increased competitive matches despite greater levels of parity in matches between 2025 final.

2008

Punjab was an invaluable counterbalance to Royal Challengers Bangalore during this era; their disciplined medium-pace bowling kept their rivalry alive, exploiting any gaps RCB had in its death overs. Harpreet Brar’s explosive strike against RCB’s top order changed the match significantly in 2021 and proved decisive.

RCB and Punjab enjoyed years of intense cricket during their middle years of rivalry, featuring exciting cricket with Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers leading their respective sides’ runscoring efforts; however, Punjab proved formidable opponents, especially thanks to Glenn Maxwell.

KL Rahul proved invaluable at slowing the runscorers down, adding an extra element of drama that often ended in low scoring contests despite all their glittering star power.

2009

Punjab, then known as Kings XI Punjab, quickly established themselves as one of RCB’s primary opponents in their early stages of rivalry.

KL Rahul became an essential figure during this era for them, often exploiting Bengaluru’s weakness at death bowling position and creating stunning innings like KL Rahul’s 132* off 69 balls against them in 2020 that left their bowlers stunned and rattled.

Punjab was able to keep scores close against Royal Challengers Bangalore’s “Galactico” batting lineups, particularly at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, due to their resilience – best shown when Harpreet Brar dismissed Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers all within one over at Mohali in 2021 – which demonstrated the importance of developing balanced squads while moving away from over-reliance on star players; this trend has continued into subsequent seasons.

2010

RCB-PBKS clashes have given fans of Indian Premier League some unforgettable memories. From epic slugfests in Bengaluru and Mohali to low-scoring contests – these matchups always provide something memorable.

Virat Kohli scored 48 off 28 balls and Parthiv Patel 40 off 20 balls to propel Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) past their target with 10 wickets remaining in IPL 2018. Umesh Yadav took three wickets at one time as Umesh Yadav proved himself as RCB’s principal wicket-taker with three scalps from three wickets available against them.

The pivotal moment of this match occurred during a high-scoring game in 2009 when Jacques Kallis’ brilliant performance led PBKS to an eight-wicket win – widely considered the finest innings ever seen in this fixture and an unprecedented one which defined T20 batting for ever more. After watching him bat so effortlessly against RCB they were left stunned silence – an innings known as ‘Killer Miller’ innings was born!

2011

RCB-PBKS matches are known for being fast-paced affairs that feature record-setting performances and nail-biting finishes – providing thrills and entertainment to fans as well as having the potential to alter the course of an entire season.

Early clashes were marked by two explosive batting lineups. Royal Challengers Bangalore relied on its “Galacticos”–Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers–to produce big totals; Punjab employed disciplined medium-pace bowling against aggressive RCB hitters at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

As both teams matured, their rivalry transitioned towards tactical play. During this era of high-scoring matches between midtable teams, Harpreet Brar made his presence felt by dismissing Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and AB de Villiers all within seven deliveries – marking an epic moment in this rivalry.

2012

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings’ rivalry is one of the most compelling in Indian Premier League history, marked by high-scoring thrillers, dramatic turnarounds and memorable individual performances.

While traditional rivalries were usually defined by geography or trophy ownership, this one’s defined by momentum swings and constant change.

Punjab were unquestionably the tactical superior team during the early seasons, their balanced approach proving difficult for RCB to match.

By 2024 however, things changed drastically as RCB became more composed under pressure and displayed improved game management; KL Rahul joined Punjab hoping to take revenge against his former team RCB – this trend would continue for years afterward.

2013

Cricket is about more than numbers; it’s about moments that leave an indelible imprint on our memories. One such memory lies within the rivalry between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings since their debut in 2008’s IPL, when these teams first entertained audiences with intense contests and remarkable performances.

Punjab Kings’ aggressive style of cricket initially proved too much for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), until Kohli and Maxwell began dominating their rivalry.

When KL Rahul joined Punjab Kings as KL Rahul switched teams in 2018, his intimate knowledge of Chinnaswamy Stadium coupled with a desire to prove a point added an extra level of drama; one example being KL’s match-winning innings against RCB 2021!

As this rivalry progresses further into 2021 and beyond; expect unforgettable cricketing moments from both teams! No matter whether you support either side, don’t miss this epic rivalry!

2014

RCB and Punjab continue to thrill fans with exciting encounters and nail-biting finishes, showcasing all that makes up Indian Premier League from star-studded contests to tactical battles for mid-table supremacy.

KL Rahul established himself as one of RCB’s primary opponents after joining Punjab, scoring several match-winning innings against them. One such performance in Dubai 2020, where he scored an unbeaten 132 off 69 balls was proof of his ability to pace an innings while derail an often fragile top order.

Glenn Maxwell and other Punjab batsmen often present an exciting challenge to RCB batting lineup, creating high-octane action at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Gayle’s innings and RCB’s surge were iconic moments during this rivalry – although unlike in its comparison with MI and CSK or KKR and DC, which have one dominant team each time!

2015

Indian Premier League rivalries are built not just around geographic factors but also through exciting encounters and nail-biting finishes, producing some of the greatest and most memorable moments ever seen in an IPL matchup.

RCB and PBKS contests produced some of the biggest and most memorable moments ever witnessed during IPL history – particularly during its middle years when both teams boasted some of the top batsmen like Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell for RCB while Mitchell Starc and Sreenath Aravind did their worst against each other – producing some truly unforgettable encounters in IPL history!

But, PBKS proved its mettle with fearless technique and younger talent that they could challenge larger clubs on any given day, highlighted by KL Rahul’s brilliant batting exploits for PBKS.

KL Rahul added another level to an already fascinating rivalry, producing drama, iconic performances, momentum shifts, and breathtaking moments that continue to spark exciting rivalries; which promises an exhilarating finish this time round! So brace yourselves; here we go again.

2016

The Royal Challengers batted second, while Punjab maintained their disciplined medium-pace bowling attack to restrict Chris Gayle and take control of proceedings in Mohali and Dharamsala – consistently exploiting their top order on larger outfields which provided them with opportunities to strike back against them.

RCB struggled against these efforts despite Chris Gayle’s dominance; Punjab consistently attacked their middle order on larger outfields such as Mohali or Dharamsala to remain a formidable challengers side.

At the latter half of their tenure, RCB shed their almost-men label and emerged as a formidable team to beat. Captain Virat Kohli was key, with young talents including Prasidh Patidar and Jos Buttler shining for them.

Meanwhile, KL Rahul proved a constant threat for them; his scintillating 132 off 69 balls in 2020 being the highest IPL score at that time posing a serious threat against RCB bowlers; each match remained tight, keeping rivalries exciting throughout their tenure in IPL history.